Clinical Specialist Addiction Medicine Consult Social Worker P2BS

## nSPH Transition Information
**As Providence Health Care prepares for the opening of the New St. Paul's Hospital, some aspects of this position may evolve during the transition period. While the overall nature of the role is expected to remain substantially the same, operational requirements may result in adjustments to scheduling, FTE, unit assignment, site or other operational details.**

Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Site Leader for Social Work at St. Paul’s Hospital and receiving overall direction from the Professional Practice Leader and guidance and support from the Research, Education and Practice Coordinator, the position supports the interdisciplinary program/team in achieving program, patient goals. Functions as an expert practitioner and consultant by applying relevant conceptual models and theories at an advanced level to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of Social Work to patients who use substances and present with complex psychosocial needs. Contributes to education and research within their specialty area. Inherent in these functions is the expectation of participation in decision-making, policy development and program planning for social work practice in this specialty area.The Addiction Medicine Consult Social Worker is accountable for providing consultation and expertise regarding Substance Use Care and Treatment planning for patients admitted to acute care. This includes education, protocol development, implementation promotion and orientation to ensure sustainability and accountability of a complex system of care in this specialty area. Collaborates with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including patients and families, government officials, academic institutions, and other community partners. Provides consultation and support around complex care planning to interdisciplinary team members across program areas. Collaborates with leadership within the organization to support clinicians in care planning (Risk, Patient Care Quality, Ethics, Access, and Flow). Builds relationships with community partners who share a responsibility in the care and delivery of service to adults who use substances. Participates in relevant research projects, keeps abreast of current research findings.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and ExperienceMaster Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Post graduate continuing education training in working with people who use substances (i.e., Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Therapies, or Completion of BC Center for Substance Use Social Work Fellowship). Three (3) years recent related experience in working within the health care system including recent social work experience working with people who have complex mental health, substance use and physical health challenges or equivalent combination of training and experience.Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of social work theory and evidence-based approaches to practice.Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorders, treatment options and harm reduction approaches.Demonstrated ability to conduct complex social and psychosocial assessments. Thorough knowledge of community resources and relevant legislation.Ability to develop strong working relationships.Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve problems.Ability to develop, review, evaluate and write clinical protocols and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff in a creative learning environment.Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate learning.Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate formal and informal presentations. Demonstrated ability to develop learning resources.Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients, families, and health care providers. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in healthcare.Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution issues.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.Ability to operate related equipment. Provides consultation services to other social work staff, disciplines and community agencies regarding the care and management of patients with complex psychosocial needs and risks associated with substance use. Provides consultation to social workers in accordance with established standards of practice and legislation by methods such as identifying patient risk, supporting assessment, intervention, and documentation. Provides consultation, direction, and support to social workers in cases where addressing Substance Use concerns is essential to the provision of care and discharge planning. Contributes to the development of the care plan.Builds relationships and strategic partners with internal and external partners to ensure shared responsibility in the care and protection of patients who use substances. Advocates for patients who might be at risk by arranging hospital and community meetings for support and safety treatment planning or in situations where there is a dispute in treatment goals.Contributes to orientation and training in their specialty area for other social work staff and health care members within Providence Health Care and other health care facilities and agencies. Develops and facilitates education related to care planning for people who use substances to clinical staff and learners across disciplines in collaboration with other social workers, nurses, patient care managers, physicians, staff in ethics and risk management (i.e., Presentations at Grand Rounds or to new employees/learners, facilitation of case reviews).Contributes to the development of policies, practice guidelines and clinical support tools related to social work practice with people who use substances.Participates as a member of the inter-professional team in consultation with unit social worker by methods such as interviewing the patient and/or family, assessing and assisting in developing care plans on admission to assist in developing and coordinating discharge plan for patients who use substances and have complex medical needs. Maintains broad knowledge of developments related to Social Work with people who use substances by methods such as reviewing literature, consulting with internal and community experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities in order to improve care through new practice models. Participates in continuous quality improvement projects, collates data, analyzes trends, and recommends an action plan to the Professional Practice Leader, Social Work.Participate in clinical informatics work including the design and optimization of electronic health information systems and related standards, protocols, procedures, and education.Looks for opportunities to participates in research projects related to clinical social work practice related to Substance Use care in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Provides teaching and supervision to social work interns and fellows by methods such as providing guidance and the opportunity to observe and take an active role in the treatment of social work patients/residents, as well as the facilitating seminars about clinical practice.Performs other related duties as assigned.

## Job Accuracy Posting Flag
The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required