Social Worker - Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work degree. This casual position involves working across multiple hospitals, providing essential social work services to patients in various clinical settings. Responsibilities include resolving psychosocial issues, offering counselling, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in medical settings and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers required.
• Related social work experience, preferably in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional social work of advanced complexity.
• Assists in resolving complex psychosocial problems.
• Provides short-term supportive counselling to clients.

Skills

Initiative

Judgment

Community Resources Knowledge

Effective Oral Skills

Effective Written Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Growth Commitment

Education

Masters of Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree - (214739)

Gorge Road Hospital - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA
Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Saanich Peninsula Hospital - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA
Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

8-1600; 8:30 -16:30; 8:30-1800;

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$42.27 - $52.81

Paid FTE

0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0

Planned Start Date

Jun. 2 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, performs professional social work of advanced complexity. Assists in resolving complex psychosocial problems. Carries out a variety of casework and counselling methods; consults extensively with hospital staff and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of the patient's situation and participates in the training of Social Work students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Masters of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited school of Social Work required. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Related social work experience, preferably in a medical setting, and demonstrated clinical competence.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment as required.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work independently on complex matters.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload accordingly.
• Ability to relate effectively and establish positive interpersonal relationships/skills, with staff and patients.
• Commitment to continued professional growth.

This masters degree of Social Work Casual position will provide casual relief to the Royal Jubilee, Victoria General, Saanich Peninsula and Gorge Road Hospitals. Clinical areas will range from the Emergency Department, Cardiac Care, Adult and Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, Trauma, Alternate Level of Care, Rehabilitation, General Medical, Surgical , Neurosciences, and Out-Patient Clinics. Previous experience working in acute care will be an asset.Social workers work in team-based care and are dealing with clients and their families experiencing a trauma, are in crisis, dealing with grief and sudden and unexpected loss, and traumatic change in health condition. Social workers provide short-term supportive counselling, refer clients to various community and government resources and prioritize complex discharge planning to return clients to their home or alternate level of care.All social workers are Designated Responders under the Adult Guardianship Act and must investigate, assess, and intervene in all allegations of Adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. Social workers collaborate with the Ministry of Children and Families on all matters related to child protection.Social workers must be registered with the British Columbia College of Social workers to practice in hospitals.