The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85/Hr.

- CAD $56.02/Hr.

Vancouver Coastal

Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the Tertiary Mental Health Regional Support team at the Goldcorp Centre for Mental Health as an Access and Discharge Coordinator. Coordinate a centralized referral and access utilization system for Adult, Older Adult and Youth (aged 13-18) clients. Provide services for Youth, Adult and Older Adult Tertiary Mental Health & Substance Use Services including services to the LGBT2S (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgendered, Two Spirited) youth population.

Determine the effectiveness of access and discharge policies and procedures. Coordinate and maintain bed occupancy and wait list database and may be required to track Alternate Level of Care (ALC) service applicable for the designated program. Monitor referrals from acute mental health / addictions and medical sites.

Provide consultation and guidance to Mental Health & Substance Use teams, acute sites, other referral sources, families and service users on the interpretation and application of policies relevant to eligibility and access to tertiary bed resources. Serve as a liaison between service providers and health care teams, participate in rounds, collect related data, participate on relevant working groups/committees, participate in quality improvement activities and promote awareness of Mental Health and/or Substance Use programs. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW).

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Two (2) years' recent, related experience with youth (13-18) and adults including general knowledge of older adult Long Term Care facilities, tertiary services and/or mental health & substance use services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Comprehensive skill and expertise in working with youth and adults with knowledge of older adult and Long Term Care, related to tertiary, acute and community mental health and substance use services. Thorough knowledge of issues in providing services to Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Two Spirit populations. Proven ability to effectively plan, implement and evaluate patient care outcomes.

Knowledge of hospital and facilities policies, procedures, and standards of care. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff, either one-on-one or in groups.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability and skill to operate related equipment, and in techniques appropriate to assigned clinical area. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency. As per Ministry of Health policy,



all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.

Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal

Health (VCH): VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and creative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers 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.

📌 Social Worker - Access and Discharge Coordinator - Casual Pool (Vancouver)
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