Social Worker, Acute Care; Surgical/General Medicine/Palliative/Geriatrics Memorial
Job in
Langley, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.27 - 52.81 CAD Hourly
CAD
42.27
52.81
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Social Worker, Acute Care (Surgical/General Medicine/Palliative/Geriatrics Memorial [...]
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Part Social Worker, Acute Care (Surgical/General Medicine/Palliative/Geriatrics) to join our team at Langley Memorial Hospital. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.
Position Availability
Position available until: 8/26/2026
Benefits
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Organizational Values
Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives 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.
Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Program Manager, with accountability for clinical Social Work Practice to the Clinical Practice Leader, Social Worker, provides therapeutic clinical counseling 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, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups, and provides education to patients/family/interdisciplinary team as needed regarding Social Work practice.
Responsibilities
Provides direct social work services to patients and families in the assigned clinical area within Acute Care by exploring the emotional response to identify problems, personal concerns, and treatment objectives and facilitating change in coping style, behavior, attitude, and feelings as it relates to the illness and other systemic issues. Participates with patients, families, and community supports and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate services, manage cases, and facilitate meetings.Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients and families by interviewing the patient and/or family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data, and interpreting the data using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.Provides consultation to patients, families, and healthcare professionals on issues related to high‑risk factors, recovery, and current community practice relevant to the assigned clinical area in the fields of adaptation to illness and disability, trauma and bereavement, critical incident stress management, protection of vulnerable adults, chemical dependency, and community living and support services.Maintains patient records by documenting assessments, charting patient information, and preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.Provides leadership in the discharge planning process by assessing care needs and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop and coordinate care plans and community services for patients requiring facility placement and/or home support.Communicates with community health and social agencies, including government ministries, continuing care personnel, and family physicians to assess and manage individuals at risk, make referrals to appropriate…
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