SOCIAL WORKER

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing comprehensive assessments, care planning, and psychosocial support for clients in a hospital setting. Candidates should possess at least two years of in-hospital social work experience and be eager to contribute to enhancing community health and welfare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after 1 year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Must have two years of in-hospital social experience.
• Registered Social Worker with relevant qualifications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment coordination for clients.
• Offer psychosocial care, counseling, and linkage to complex care resources.
• Develop and deliver social work services to improve health and well-being.

Skills

Assessment

Care Planning

Counseling

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Social Work department.

In accordance with the vision and values of the organization, the Social Worker provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other healthcare providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker offers direct psychosocial care, counseling, group work, system navigation, advocacy, education, and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources, while facilitating client self-management. The Social Worker is responsible for developing and delivering social work services to maintain or improve the health, social well-being, and functioning of the identified population.

Must Have Two Years of In-Hospital Social Experience

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and serves as a hub for specialized health services. It features a new cancer center for Northern BC, including a wide range of cancer treatments. UHNBC provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia. It is also a key clinical education site for nursing and health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT, and other institutions.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) residents and is a service center for approximately 320,000 people. It offers the amenities of a larger city combined with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan forgiveness programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.