Social Worker | Acute care

Interior Health Authority; Trail; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Interior Health Authority is hiring a relief (temporary) full-time Social Worker (BSW) at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC. The position is expected to run until September 2027 or until the return of the current incumbent.

The role involves comprehensive psychosocial assessment, care planning and coordination for clients and families, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide counseling, group work, system navigation, advocacy and linkage to specialized resources.

Qualifications

• BSW required or equivalent degree in social work.
• Experience in psychosocial assessment, care planning and treatment coordination is desirable.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and families.
• Deliver direct psychosocial care, counseling and group work.
• Assist with system navigation, advocacy and linkage to relevant resources.
• Support client self-management and well-being through education and referrals.

Formation

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)

Description du poste

We are hiring for a relief (temporary) full-time Social Worker (BSW) at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. This position is expected to run until September 2027 or the return of the current incumbent.

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Shift times/Hours of work: 08:30 to 16:30

What We Offer

We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career. Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.

About The Role

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, counseling 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.

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location:

Nestled along the Columbia River in British Columbia's beautiful West Kootenay region, Trail is a vibrant and welcoming community known for its outstanding quality of life, strong sense of community, and access to year-round outdoor recreation. As the commercial and service hub of the wider area, residents enjoy a balance of small-city convenience, affordable living, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and golfing. Trail is rich in culture and history, with a diverse population, strong heritage, excellent recreational facilities, and a family-friendly atmosphere.