Social Worker, Specialized Seniors Clinic

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services for administrative issues and the Chief Social Worker for clinical issues, works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, organize, implement and evaluate social work services for the Senior's Clinic; provides geriatric social work expertise to older clients and knowledge to other staff based on current theories, concepts and principles of evidence-based practice, client-centered care and chronic disease management; provides care that is family centered and emphasizes the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health through counseling, education and direct care of older adults; participates in quality improvement activities such as providing input into program standards, procedures and protocols to ensure clinical objectives are identified and met; participates on special and/or research projects related to older adult clients, as assigned. Responsibilities Provides social work and biopsych...