Social Worker, Youth Short Term Assessment And Response (ystar)

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Social Worker to support youth and families in mental health and substance use treatments within the Specialized Services department. The role involves community outreach, assessments, early interventions, and referrals to help youth stay connected to care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering crisis response, discharge planning, and seamless transitions between services, with a focus on harm reduction and client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience with youth mental health/substance use.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Valid BC Drivers' license; use of personal vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, early interventions and referrals for youth with mental health and substance use issues.
• Deliver community-based crisis response and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care teams for discharge planning.
• Provide outreach in school, street-based and community settings.
• Promote harm-reduction approaches in collaboration with partners.

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Services department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health and under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Social Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides youth and their families with mental health and substance use treatment and supports. The primary responsibilities include community engagement and outreach services to at-risk youth or identified as at‑risk, by providing assessments, early interventions and referrals for substance use and/or mental health problems. This position will work in settings where contact with youth at risk can best be established, e.g., street-based, school, and community settings. Providing mental health and substance use services where the focus is maintaining clients in the community as well as enhancing youth treatment and rehabilitation plans through regular and supportive contact. As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing direct community based early intervention, crisis response, assessment and treatment, planning and implementation of the acute discharge plan, and ensuring youth have a seamless transition between services. The Social Worker, Y-Star, works within the framework of Harm Reduction in substance use, promoting the benefits of this approach in collaborative work with collateral service providers.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work

Days - 10:00 to 18:30, Rotating

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience working with youth with mental health and substance use challenges or an equivalent combination of recent, related education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Valid BC Drivers' license - use of personal vehicle may be required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate social work interventions.
• Ability to teach clients and others both one‑on‑one and in groups.
• Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people and their families, the public, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team. Ability to effectively resolve interpersonal differences and resolve conflict.
• Problem solves demonstrating critical thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to promote person centered care which includes maintaining sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, social justice concerns and the need for advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of person‑centered care.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Terrace

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants