Social Worker (Bachelors) | Primary Care

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cranbrook is looking for a relief Primary Care Social Worker to join their team. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to address emotional and practical challenges impacting patient health. You'll provide counseling and help patients navigate complex needs while connecting them to resources. Offering competitive salary, relocation reimbursements, vacation, and benefits, this position provides a stable unionized work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses

Vacation starting at up to 4 weeks

Employer-paid benefits

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• Support care plans and integrate with physicians and health professionals.
• Provide counseling and group work for mental health management.
• Help patients navigate social services and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex patient needs in an urgent care setting.
• Connect patients to specialized resources for holistic well-being.
• Promote patient access to medical and community resources.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

System navigation

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Social Work

Job description

Cranbrook Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) is hiring a relief, full time Primary Care Social Worker.

The Cranbrook Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) provides team‑based care for non‑emergency health concerns to individuals in Cranbrook that require same‑day attention. Care is available for concerns such as minor injuries, sprains and strains, infections, less serious child illness and injury, high fever, and cuts, wounds or skin conditions.

About The Role

Primary Care Social Workers have a key role in integrated healthcare by addressing emotional, social, and practical challenges that impact patient health. You’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to support care plans, improve access to medical and community resources, and enhance patient outcomes. From mental health and crisis intervention to housing, food security, and benefit navigation, you’ll help patients manage complex needs while promoting holistic well‑being within an urgent and primary care setting. Empower clients by providing counseling, group work, advocacy, and system navigation while connecting them to specialized resources.

Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:30 to 16:30. This is a temporary opportunity until April 2026, or return of incumbent. Once hired into a relief role, employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with relief positions and lead to regular employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Locations that qualify for B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Vacation starting at up to 4 weeks
• Employer‑paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer‑matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer‑paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role
• Mentorship program for new graduates and internationally educated professionals

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that’s shaping the future of patient‑centered care!