Social Worker (MSW)

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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 care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, provides social work assessments and services using current theory and evidence based practice. Works in a team based environment and is required to utilize theory and knowledge of content area as well as learning principles and processes to support the Practice Coordinator and participate in program development and evaluation, focusing on education services and research activities. Consults, confers, and collaborates with program and team members as well as with the Practice Coordinator in promotion of continuous quality improvement, implementation of interdisciplinary research, and in coordinating activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs. As appropriate, facilitates staffing and scheduling activities for the designated client care area by working with the Operations Manager, Practice Coordinator and clerical support staff, and making recommendations for temporary adjustments in clinical assignments based on shifts without backfill and short call and booked leave needs.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience 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. Additional three (3) years of recent related experience, relevant to the designated clinical area, including one (1) year related mentoring, preceptoring, coaching and /or group facilitation experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of systems thinking as it related to social work process.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 knowledge of evidence based practice.Demonstrated knowledge of counselling skills and clinical practice models of the designated patient/client population.Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.Demonstrated knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology and processes.Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, resource, motivator and facilitator.Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff.Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning.Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/clients and their families, either one-on-one and in-groups.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to designated clinical area.Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities 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.

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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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.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.