* Social Worker

Interior Health; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health authority in British Columbia is seeking Registered Social Workers for various casual, temporary, full-time, and part-time positions. The role involves assessments, care planning, and providing psychosocial care. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and relevant healthcare experience. Opportunities available throughout the Southern Interior of B.C.

Benefits

Competitive pay and shift premiums

Generous relocation assistance

Employer-paid vacation up to 4 weeks

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Defined Benefit Pension

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Current valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and care planning for clients and families.
• Provide psychosocial care and counseling within a multidisciplinary team.
• Connect clients to specialized resources and support self-management.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Counseling

Advocacy

System navigation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary
Social Work is an occupation that works in any number of locations and/or worksites within the health authority. This job posting is for advertising purposes and encompasses all Registered Social Worker career opportunities throughout the Southern Interior of B.C. Please apply to this job posting if you do not see the vacancy or location you are seeking. We are hiring now for various casual, temporary, full-time and part-time positions across the Interior Health region.

About us:

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance and are dedicated to environmental sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

What we offer:

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at up to 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health, dental and wellness benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities

About the job:

Social Workers perform comprehensive assessments, care planning, and treatment coordination for clients and their families. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you'll provide psychosocial care, counseling, system navigation, and advocacy, while connecting clients to specialized resources and supporting their self-management. Your role focuses on improving the health and social well-being of the identified population.

About our locations:
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town or rural community, we have the position and location to suit.

Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing and world-class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Oliver.

Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: Spectacular scenery, agricultural abundance, provincial parks, culturally and historically rich communities such as Williams Lake, Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Clearwater.

Kootenay’s: The wilderness capital of BC offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Home to sunny, laid-back communities like Cranbrook, Trail, Nelson and Grand Forks.

Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals!

Qualfications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
- Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
- Current valid BC driver’s license.