Social Worker, Acute Care (Surgical/General Medicine/Palliative/Geriatrics) - Langley Memorial Hospital

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Program Manager, with accountability for clinical Social Work Practice to the Clinical Practice Leader, Social Worker, provides therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical area within Acute Care including the surgical, general medicine, palliative and geriatric programs. Conducts social work assessments of patients and families using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices and provides consultation to patient, families and healthcare professionals. Provides leadership within the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources and participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies to identify areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce gaps in the community. Participates in in-services, presentati...