Social Worker, Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach MHSU Masters - Surrey

Are you passionate about working in the Geriatric Program?  We're thrilled to announce that we have an Full Time position working as a part of the multidisciplinary team providing assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up services to mentally ill elderly clients

Requirements:

• Master's Degree Social Work, Clinical Counselling, Psychology or other relevant health related discipline
• 3 year's recent related experience with Geriatric Psychiatry clients
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence and access to personal vehicle

If you're ready to join a team dedicated to providing competent care and support, apply now! Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families, empowering them on their journey to recovery.

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Master's of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work. Three (3) year's recent related experience with Geriatric Psychiatry clients, or an equivalent combination of social work education, training and experience.

Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Valid Class V BC Driver's license and possession of a personal vehicle.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with professionals, clients and caregivers.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in working with the mentally ill elderly.
• Ability to provide formal and informal education.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to network with other services and agencies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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