Social Worker

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a registered Social Worker to provide comprehensive care, assessment, and psychosocial support to clients. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and two years of experience in a healthcare setting. This position promotes collaboration with healthcare teams and offers competitive benefits including health packages and vacation days.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients.
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare providers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver direct psychosocial care, counselling, and advocacy.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Meditech

Windows-based programs

Job description

Overview

Position Summary
Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Social Work department.

In accordance with established 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 health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, counselling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self-management. The Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the identified population.

Shift / Location

• Shift Rotation/Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00
• Location: Ksyen Regional Hospital — The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. Facilities include 82 beds, private rooms, and are a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.
• Terrace: The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best, with mountains, rivers, lakes and streams. Population approximately 12,700. Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus nearby.

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. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with 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

Important note for applicants

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts
• Cover letter and resume is recommended

Are you an International Applicant? Please follow steps on the Northern Health careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Two years of recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities

• Assessment and Treatment: Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments with appropriate interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Uses best practice and current research to support professional decisions.
• Communication: Effective communication with clients, families, medical staff and interdisciplinary teams; conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Integrates data to problem-solve and make decisions using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Client-focused care, cultural sensitivity, advocacy and social justice considerations.
• Management: Organizes work, sets objectives, prioritizes, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes morale, engagement and ongoing professional development.
• Teamwork: Fosters teamwork and excellence in client care.
• Equipment: Proficiency with Meditech and Windows-based programs; data analysis and familiarity with email/word processing; operate related equipment as required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers a large geographic area and provides hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. We employ more than 7,000 staff and offer diverse career opportunities across multiple facilities and programs.