Social Worker, Toxic Drug Response and Priority Populations

Detailed Overview

Reporting administratively to the Manager, Clinical Operations and clinically to the Clinical Practice Leader, works within an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services and brief therapeutic clinical counseling to clients and their families; conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of clients and their families using a variety of assessment tools to provide treatment services for clients including liaising with community agencies and caregiver support groups; provides clinical support to the interdisciplinary team including physicians in the development of care plans and services within the assigned area of responsibility; participates on local committees and planning bodies to identify areas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance client care services and reduce service gaps. Responsibilities Conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments by interviewing the...