Social Worker Youth and Family MHSU (220025)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo is seeking a Social Worker specializing in youth and family mental health. The role involves conducting assessments, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with community partners. Candidates should have a Master's in Social Work, relevant BC registration, and experience in mental health services. The position emphasizes a trauma-informed approach and involves travel. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years recent experience working with children, youth, and families in mental health.
• Advanced clinical understanding of substance use and mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of mental health assessment and counseling principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term counseling.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and community partners.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Case Management

Child Welfare

Experience with Children

Addiction Counseling

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW)

Job description

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 Manager or designate performs professional social work within the organizations framework and standards including a trauma informed and strength-based approach assertive outreach harm reduction cultural safety and awareness of gender and sexuality considerations within their practice. As a member of an interdisciplinary care team the youth and family mental health and substance use Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment and intervention services including crisis intervention psycho-education short-term counseling individual family and group therapy as well as case management collaboration with team members and an integrated plan of action for the youth with further community partners. This work emphasizes consultation and advocacy with staff the Ministry for Children and Family Development and other relevant community agencies.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Training And Experience

• Masters Degree in Social Work degree (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work; and


• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW); and


• A minimum of two years recent experience working with children youth and families or mental health in a setting or related field and experience providing mental health assessment and treatment with children youth and their families; and


• Advanced clinical understanding of substance use with or without concurring mental health psychosis early mood disorders and concurrent disorders including diagnostic criteria treatment rehabilitation and family / community care and support; and


• Knowledge of mental health status assessment substance use screening suicide assessment counseling principles and interview techniques; and


• Valid Class 5 BC drivers license

An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conduct and document a comprehensive psychosocial and family assessment in mental health


• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality trauma informed and culturally safe care


• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to provide crisis intervention short term counselling and individual family and group therapy using evidence-informed approaches including motivational interviewing strength-based approach and harm reduction strategies.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an inter-disciplinary environment.


• Strong short-term case-management skills


• Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment.


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with co-workers physicians other health care professionals clients and their families and external agencies in order to build an effective network of care for clients and families.


• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.


• Demonstrated ability to engage and work with children and adolescents with mental health / substance use issues and their families.


• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation.


• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use and mental health conditions


• Demonstrated knowledge of community agencies and resources


• Demonstrated group leadership and public speaking skills

Requirements

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1