Reporting to the designated Social Work Site Leader and receiving guidance and support from the Professional Practice Leader and/or Research, Education and Practice Coordinator, the Social Worker supports the interdisciplinary program/team in achieving program, patient, and resident goals.

- Provides therapeutic clinical counselling and conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for patients and residents.
- Provides consultative and direct services to patients/residents, families, staff, and community health professionals, including
- information and support related to community resources.
- Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team throughout the discharge planning process and coordinates clinical and case conferences.
- Maintains accurate patient/resident records and develops and delivers in-services and presentations for staff.
- Participates in local committees and group meetings and maintains current knowledge of developments and best practices within the Social Work profession.

What You Bring

Education:

- Master’s degree 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.
- A Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work, with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, may also be considered.

Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
- Knowledge of legislation, government policies, and procedures related to health care.
- Demonstrated ability to gather relevant information and conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and patient/resident assessments.




- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their roles in patient/resident care.
- Demonstrated ability to draw out relevant information to better understand the patient/resident’s situation and explore issues beyond the initial concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and guide others in conflict resolution.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize issues, and manage workload effectively.
- Ability to facilitate and influence group and inter-group meetings, processes, and decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students.
- Ability to participate in research activities.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

What We Offer

- A market-competitive salary: The salary for this position ranges from $44.85 to $56.02 per hour.
- Meaningful impact: Your education and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals receiving care and support.
- Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.
- State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will offer an innovative approach to integrated care, designed to support the future health needs of patients, families and communities.
- Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons and value the cultural richness of our diverse workforce and patient population.





Your Day to Day:

- Conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients/residents and families, gathering relevant social information, and identifying factors that may impact coping and care needs.
- Maintain accurate patient/resident records, including assessments, progress notes, reports and other documentation in accordance with established standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary discharge planning by assessing care needs, determining appropriate services and collaborating with hospital teams, community partners and other resources for patients/residents with complex needs.
- Provide direct and consultative support to patients/residents, families, staff and community health professionals regarding community resources, financial assistance and access to appropriate services.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences related to patient/resident reviews, admissions, care planning and discharges.
- Support patients, families and care teams in understanding relevant legislative processes, including substitute decision-making, Medical Assistance in Dying, Mental Health Act rights, incapability assessments and adult guardianship.
- Develop and deliver education, in-services, presentations and training for staff in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Facilitate and participate in group meetings, provide clinical counselling and deliver therapeutic and psychosocial education as required.
- Participate in program and practice evaluation, committees, research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient/resident care and service delivery.
- Maintain current knowledge of developments in Social Work practice and provide teaching, guidance and supervision to social work students as assigned.

📌 Social Worker (Vancouver)
🏢 Providence Health Care
📍 Vancouver