Social Worker - MSW

Vancouver Coastal Health; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking an experienced Social Worker to provide advanced clinical and consultative services within a client- and family-centred care model. The role focuses on how clients’ relationships are affected by their environment, with assessments, counselling, records management and collaboration across the care continuum.

Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Social Workers, hold a Master of Social Work, and have at least one year of post-BSW health-care

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
• Master of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• One year post-BSW experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical and consultative social work services.
• Conduct social and psychosocial assessments.
• Provide individual, family and group counselling.
• Maintain client records and attend interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences.
• Identify community resources and facilitate care across the continuum.
• Collaborate with the care team to support clients and families.

Skills

Systems thinking

Counselling skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Relationship building

Legislation & policies knowledge

Assessment skills

Education

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Software applications

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the vision and values of the organization, this position is responsible for providing advanced clinical and consultative social work services to clients and families focusing on how the client’s relationships are affected by their environment. Duties include conducting social and psychosocial assessments, providing individual, family and group counselling services, maintaining client records, attending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences, identifying applicable community resources for clients and facilitating care throughout the continuum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW). Master of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work and one (1) year post Bachelor of Social Work experience in a health care setting. Valid BC Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, and will be noted on the posting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Broad knowledge of systems thinking as it related to social work process.
• Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology.
• Broad knowledge of counselling skills and clinical practice models.
• Broad knowledge of family, group and change therapy.
• Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision-making and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

DETAILS:

Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

ABOUT US:

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date.

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We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.