Social Worker (Bachelors) | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Cranbrook, Alberta is looking for a Social Worker to provide psychosocial care for in-patients at Elk Valley Hospital. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, collaborative care, and support for clients' mental well-being. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and relevant experience are required. This is a casual position with flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive pay and shift premiums

Employer-paid training

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience in a healthcare setting with medically complex clients.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessments and treatment planning.
• Support emotional, mental, and social well-being of clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.

Skills

Psychosocial care

Counseling

System navigation

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary

Joining us in Fernie, B.C., you’ll have a pivotal role providing social work services to in-patients attached to the Elk Valley Hospital (EVH). 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, system navigation and advocacy, education, and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self-management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide urgent responses, psychiatric assessments, and treatment planning for individuals referred to psychiatric services.
2. Offer supportive treatment for patients in both short-term and long-term care, helping them navigate complex psychological needs.
3. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
4. Support the emotional, mental, and social well-being of patients while assisting them in developing coping strategies and accessing necessary resources.

This is a Casual opportunity. Shift types for this position are days as needed, with work hours from 08:00 to 16:00. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from zero to 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary opportunities.

What 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
• Career growth
• Employer-paid training / education
• Balanced lifestyle

About Us:

Interior Health is Canada’s Top Employers 2025! 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 everyone in our region.

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 British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Current valid driver’s license.