Social Worker | Acute Care

Interior Health Authority; Creston; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is hiring a permanent, part-time Social Worker at Creston Valley Hospital. This role involves comprehensive client assessment, treatment coordination, and collaborative psychosocial support within a multidisciplinary team.

Creston, B.C. offers a rich agricultural heritage, outdoor recreation, and a lively arts scene, making it a desirable place to live and work. Interior Health provides a competitive employment package aimed at wellness and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination for clients.
• Direct psychosocial care, counseling, and advocacy.
• Facilitating client self-management and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment coordination for designated clients.
• Work collaboratively with other health care providers.
• Participate in committees and approved research projects.

Job description

We are hiring for a permanent, part-time (0.50 FTE) Social Worker at Creston Valley Hospital.

Days of Work

Rotating 2 week schedule; no weekends.

Shift times

08:00 to 16:00

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long term stability. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.

About The Position

In this role, you will provide comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct psychosocial care, counseling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self‑management. This position 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. May participate in committees, team initiatives, and approved research projects.

About this location

Creston, B.C. is a vibrant small town nestled between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in the scenic Creston Valley, known for its mild climate, rich agricultural heritage, and strong sense of community. With a population of just over 5,500, it serves as the economic hub for surrounding communities and is recognized for its fruit production, diverse local industries, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities—all supported by stunning natural surroundings, including nearby wetlands, parks, and trail systems. Creston also boasts a lively arts and culture scene, highlighted by annual events such as the Creston Valley Blossom Festival and the Fall Fair, making it an appealing location for both residents and newcomers seeking a high quality of life.

Whether you’re advancing your career or looking to make a meaningful impact in your community, Interior Health offers the flexibility, support, and opportunities you need to thrive. Come join a team that cares about you as much as the people we serve.