Social Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Campbell River) seeks a Social Worker to provide client-centered assessment, intervention and referral within the Campbell River Mental Health & Addiction Services team. You will work with clients and families facing barriers to care as part of a multidisciplinary group.

Under the Coordinator's direction, you will assess, intervene and refer to services, with possible travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and/or significant substance use.
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention and referral for clients and families.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to address barriers to care.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required; provide client-centered care.

Skills

Emergent situations management

Workload organization

Interpersonal relationships

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Public relations

Equipment operation

Typing 30 wpm

Communication skills

Physical capacity

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

BC College of Social Workers registration

Job description

Campbell River Mental Health & Addiction Services (CRMHAS) - Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-18:30

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 1 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Coordinator, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for services to clients and their caregiver/families where social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances present barriers to care and an optimum level of function

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and/or significant substance use (concurrent disorders), such as psychosocial rehabilitation, chronic mental illnesses, treatment of major mental illnesses and psychiatric treatment strategies; familiarity with and working knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; familiarity with and working knowledge of various community based health and human services; and two (2) years' recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.