Social Worker - Primary Care

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the Primary Care Network North Vancouver Mental Health Support Team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Social Worker with VCH you will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate social work care for patients/clients and caregiver(s).
• Develop and maintain partnerships with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model.
• Care for patients/clients and caregiver(s) who are experiencing health and/or social challenges.
• Provide direct care activities such as bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments, short term counselling, and related behavioural health supports.
• Provide continuity of care by liaising with team members and coordinating ongoing care.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Two (2) years recent clinical experience relevant to the designated clinical area or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Valid BC Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrated ability in managing a variety of situations requiring initiative, creativity, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of a patient/client and family centred recovery model in mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Demonstrated understanding of health care ethics and ability to incorporate ethical decision making in practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge to assess patient/clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate legislation acts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, and Recovery Oriented care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health & substance use treatments.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to support seamless transition in care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills including effective use of a computerized patient care information documentation system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. All health care workers in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling and innovative wellness services.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff and volunteers.

Vancouver Coastal Health supports equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.