Social Worker (Bachelors) | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider in Cranbrook, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering social work services to in-patients. This casual opportunity involves comprehensive assessment, treatment coordination, and direct psychosocial care, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this organization offers a supportive environment that values diversity and work-life balance. Explore a fulfilling career in social work, contributing to the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-paid training/education opportunities

Employer-paid vacation

Employer-paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment coordination for clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and treatment planning for patients.
• Support emotional and social well-being while developing coping strategies.

Skills

Psychosocial care

Counseling

System navigation

Advocacy

Education

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Joining us in Cranbrook, B.C., you’ll have a pivotal role providing social work services to in-patients attached to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. You will provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other healthcare providers and the multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct psychosocial care, counseling, system navigation, 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.

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.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer-paid training/education opportunities
• Employer-paid vacation
• Employer-paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

About The Job

This is a casual opportunity. Shift types for this position are days as needed, with shifts from 08:00 to 16:00 hours. 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 can lead to permanent or temporary opportunities.

About Us

Interior Health is one of Canada’s Top Employers 2025! We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance within our team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everyone in our region. Explore a career in social work at Interior Health.