Social Worker | Acute Care

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Interior Health seeks a casual Social Worker to join Penticton Regional Hospital. The role involves comprehensive psychosocial assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination for clients and families, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include direct psychosocial care, counseling, group work, system navigation, advocacy, and education. Flexibility with shifts and opportunities for involvement in committees and research projects are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 BC College of Social Workers.
• Current valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct psychosocial care, counseling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant resources.
• Facilitate client self-management and participate in committees or initiatives as needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Group work facilitation

Care planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring for a casual Social Worker at Penticton Regional Hospital. Casual shifts may be available in a variety of health care and social work settings. Casual means that hours are not guaranteed and may vary depending upon operational needs. Shifts may be called out in advance and/or a short notice.

Days of Work:

Rotating (varies as needed)

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. 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:

We live where people come to vacation! With one of the best year-round climates in Canada, Penticton is easy to enjoy with two beautiful lakes, beaches, acres of parks, and wilderness trails on the local mountains. Penticton's population is approximately 33,000 and offers small-town charm conveniently located for restaurants, local markets, festivals, concerts and ski areas. 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.

Qualfications

Bachelor’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.