Social Worker | Primary Care

Interior Health; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a relief, part-time (0.90 FTE) registered Social Worker for Castlegar's Primary Care Network. The role supports multiple clinics within the network and emphasizes compassionate care in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

You will conduct social work assessments, provide therapeutic counselling to patients and families, and contribute to care planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• One year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Current valid BC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling to patients and families.
• Conduct thorough social work and psycho-social assessments.
• Educate and offer consultation to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Therapeutic counselling

Psycho-social assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring a relief, part-time (0.90 FTE) registered Social Worker for the Castlegar's Primary Care Network.

Days of work

Monday to Friday

Shift times

08:30 to 16:30

* Hours and days of work and work location are subject to change.

What we offer

We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work-life balance, and long-term stability. Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.

About this position

This position will provide coverage until May 2028 or the return of incumbent.

This role supports multiple clinics and duties including a key role in Adult Guardianship cases.

As part of the Primary Care Network model, you will be integrated into a collaborative environment that is committed to community wellbeing and guided by respect, patience, and strong support for both patients and staff. The clinic provides family medicine and community based health services to individuals and families within Castlegar and the surrounding region.

In this role, you provide comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families within the assigned clinical specialty area. You conduct thorough social work and psycho social assessments using a variety of modalities, following professional standards as well as clinical policies and practices. You educate and offer consultation to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. You will offer leadership to the interdisciplinary team by contributing to care planning, ensuring the effective use of patient resources. This position participates on local committees and planning bodies to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, enhance patient care, and reduce gaps within the community. You develop, coordinate, and deliver in services, presentations, psycho educational sessions, and support groups. You also initiate, design, and carry out research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Access to a personal vehicle may be required.

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

Castlegar is a family friendly small city in the West Kootenay region of B.C., located where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet, offering a beautiful mountain landscape and abundant outdoor recreation. With a population just over 8,300, it serves as a regional hub for trade, transportation, and community services. The community blends natural beauty with cultural richness, shaped by the Sinixt Peoples, whose heritage remains influential today. Residents enjoy access to hiking, skiing, water activities, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Castlegar is also home to Selkirk College and a regional airport, contributing to a balanced lifestyle with both amenities and small town charm.

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Qualfications

Masters Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work. One year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Current valid BC Driver's License required.