Join Northern Health as a Mental Health Social Worker in a rewarding clinical environment. Utilize your expertise to provide outreach services and support for clients facing mental illness and substance use issues.

This role involves delivering clinical social work counselling and conducting psychosocial assessments under the supervision of a manager. You will educate clients and families and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care. A vital part of our interdisciplinary team, you will manage discharge planning and facilitate continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive social work assessments for clients
• Provide individual counselling for mental illness and substance use
• Educate clients and families about available support services




• Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care
• Develop and deliver educational presentations and support groups

Requirements:
• Registered Social Worker with relevant experience
• Robust psychosocial assessment and counselling skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Effective communication and advocacy skills
• Commitment to professional standards and practices

Leverage your social work skills within Northern Health's Specialized Services to foster positive change for clients in need.
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📌 Mental Health Social Worker at Northern Health (British Columbia)
🏢 Northern Health - BC
📍 British Columbia