Social Worker (Bachelors) | Acute

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada seeks a Casual Registered Social Worker for the Kelowna General Hospital. The role involves comprehensive care assessment, treatment coordination, and psychosocial support to clients and families. Ideal candidates should have a BSW or MSW and be available for various shifts. The position promotes work-life balance and offers a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Supportive workplace environment

Promoted work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experienced in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide comprehensive assessment and care planning.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial care and counseling to designated clients.
• Coordinate treatment plans and facilitate self-management.
• Link clients to specialized complex care resources.

Skills

Direct psychosocial care

Counseling

System navigation

Advocacy

Education linkage

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Casual Registered Social Workers for the Kelowna General Hospital, and a variety of service areas including: community, long-term care, mental health, and primary care. Social Work shift times are: 08:00-16:00, 09:00-21:00 and 15:00-23:00, and may be on any day of the week. We encourage qualified BSW and MSW applicants to apply, particularly those who have full-time/open availability for shifts.

What we offer

We are one of Canada\'s Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About the position

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, 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. 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

The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting.