Social Worker (MSW)

Notice

NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family-centered framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, the Social Worker works in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team in client’s homes and/or in the unit, 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 short term 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.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.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 with access to a reliable vehicle as local area travel may be required.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.• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.• Ability to operate related equipment.• 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. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency.

 

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.