Registered Social Worker – 1.0 FTE – Fixed-Term Contract (12-18 months)

The Social Worker’s primary function is to work with patients to determine, advocate for, and refer to appropriate community resources and programs. The Social worker will collaborate with Primary Care Physicians, their clinical staff and other members of the Primary Care Support Program and Persistent Pain Program to deliver support using a patient-centered approach.

• Implements a comprehensive patient assessment process
• Facilitates goal development with patients and works towards completion of identified goals
• Works with patients to build capacity to self-manage their conditions and circumstances
• Ensures that all relevant data and history is available and entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with practice standards and organizational policy
• Communicates with team members regarding patients’ concerns, needs and progress as necessary
• Participates in case consultation with clinical supervisor
• Facilitates patient education sessions
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services and resources
• Collaborates with community agencies as required
• Undertakes community visits related to patient needs
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in social work practice
• Maintains knowledge of and adherence to organizational policies and procedures
• Adheres to Canadian Association of Social Workers’ code of ethics and guidelines for ethical practice
• Maintains professional requirements and actively participates in ongoing professional development
• Actively participates in program development and quality improvement activities
• Offers training support for other team members and assists in their professional development
• Acts as a resource to other PCN staff

• Registration with Alberta College of Social Workers
• BSW, RSW or MSW, RSW
• Minimum 2 years of community based front line experience
• Experience in a health care setting considered an asset
• Fluency in English language (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to empathize with and understand individual patient needs
• Ability to deal effectively with the difficult behaviors sometimes exhibited by people in distress
• Ability to assess and manage risk
• Ability to function cooperatively with physicians and clinic staff in a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to build a good working relationship with patients, families and other healthcare professionals
• Effective teaching and facilitation skills for clients, colleagues and students
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions based on social work practice standards
• Ability to monitor best practices, develop new skills and apply theory to practice
• Ability to identify when input and collaboration with other professionals would enhance case management
• Ability to utilize supervision appropriately
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours

• Please email your resume, cover letter, and professional references to careers@grandeprairiepcn.com
• Please include the Reference ID in the subject line of the email
• All candidates will be required to undergo a security clearance check

The Grande Prairie PCN thanks you for your interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Grande Prairie PCN is an equal opportunity employer. The Grande Prairie PCN welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.