At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical counselling and support to clients with mental health and substance use challenges.
- Company: Join Northern Health, a leader in specialized mental health services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with rotating shifts and a focus on client care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Social Worker with experience in mental health and substance use.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
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 Manager or designate, this position reports to the Team Lead (and to the Clinical Practice Lead-SW for clinical guidance, where applicable). The Social Worker provides clinical social work counselling services to clients and families with serious, persistent mental illness and substance use in the clinical specialty area within the Specialized MHSU Outreach Services program.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of clients with mental illness and substance misuse/dependence using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.
- Educating and providing support and consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- As a member of an integrated, interdisciplinary team, taking a key role in discharge planning and ensuring optimal continuity of care through activities such as liaison, referral, advocacy, coordination, brokerage, and pre-placement visits.
- Developing, coordinating, and delivering in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days - 07:15 to 18:27, Rotating
Social Worker, Specialized Mental Health & Substance Use Outreach in Terrace employer: Northern Health - BC
Northern Health - BC is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth opportunities, particularly in health informatics, staff are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers in a supportive environment. Working in beautiful British Columbia, employees enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to transformative health services in rural communities, making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents.
