Social Worker, Road to Recovery Aftercare in Vancouver

Recovery doesn't begin when someone enters treatment—and it doesn't end when they leave. As part of PHC's expanding Road to Recovery (R2R) continuum of services under the Urban Health & Substance Use Program, the R2R Aftercare team is now hiring a temporary full-time Social Worker to help support people through some of the most critical transitions in their recovery journey, helping people prepare for treatment, navigate barriers to care, and build the supports they need to sustain recovery.

Working alongside other Social Workers, Psychologists, Peer Support Workers, Social Work Assistants, and community partners, you'll help deliver the services that constitute one of B.C.'s most comprehensive and rapidly growing continuums of substance use care. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you'll provide therapeutic counselling, psychosocial support, and care coordination that helps clients build stability, strengthen resilience, and stay connected to the services they need.

Please note that this is a temporary position currently scheduled to end January 10th 2028, or the return of the incumbent.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide therapeutic counselling and psychosocial support: Deliver individual and group counselling using evidence‑informed approaches to help clients navigate recovery, build coping strategies, and achieve their recovery goals.
• Coordinate care across the recovery journey: Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develop discharge and care plans, and connect clients with housing, treatment, community resources, and other services that support long‑term recovery.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team: Work closely with Social Work Assistants, Psychologists, Peer Support Workers, physicians, nurses, and community partners to provide coordinated, person‑centred, trauma‑informed care.
• Help strengthen and grow recovery services: Contribute to program development, quality improvement, education, and evaluation initiatives that continue to expand Road to Recovery's innovative continuum of substance use care.

What You Bring:

• Education: Masters in Social Work from an accredited university. One year of recent related experience in a designated program area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers. Knowledge of legislation and government policies related to healthcare. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85- CAD $56.02 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and substance use concerns.
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.