Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g.

Posttraumatic Stress

Disorder; anxiety; depression; chronic pain, etc.). These clients are referred by Veterans Affairs Canada, RCMP and the Department of National Defense. Within the context of a client/patient and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of skilled practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Registered Clinical Social Worker works independently as a member of an interdisciplinary team specializing in mental health assessment and treatment. Assesses and diagnoses based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and treats OSI clients using social work knowledge, skill, interventions and strategies, to assist clients with achieving optimum psychological and social functioning. Consistent with this, provides evidence-based psychotherapy, including trauma-specific psychotherapy and consultations to clients and their families. Provides clinical recommendations to the care team including Veterans Affairs regarding the most effective treatment approach based on the diagnosis. Delivers psycho-education regarding OSI to individuals, couples, and families. Assesses clients’ progress, ensures complete documentation, and provides ongoing support. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with stakeholders including Veteran Affairs Canada, RCMP, Department of National Defense and external agencies involved in the care of clients. Works with the Canadian network of OSI clinics and follows guidelines of the National Centre for Operational Stress Injuries.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited University.

One (1) year recent, related clinical experience in the assessment and diagnosis of Operational Stress Injuries (OSI), including trauma related disorders plus a minimum of four (4)



years of clinical experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals with trauma related disorders and other OSIs or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers as a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW).

Occasional work travel may be required.

Knowledge & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of evidence supported therapeutic psychotherapy and other interventions

Comprehensive knowledge of the DSM and application for assessment purposes.

Comprehensive knowledge of empirically supported therapeutic psychotherapy and other interventions for individuals, couples and families experiencing operational stress injuries.

Demonstrated knowledge of comprehensive psychosocial and psychological assessment, including semi-structured diagnostic assessment.

Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic, diagnostic and consultation techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic interventions, including the establishment of treatment goals and plans and differential treatment planning.

Knowledge of the culture of Canadian Forces, veterans, RCMP; their peacekeeping experience, war experience and psychosocial impact.

Demonstrated ability in providing psychotherapy to address psychological stress and trauma.

Demonstrated ability to apply Trauma Informed Principles to practice.

Demonstrated ability to apply a harm reduction approach.

Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.

Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

Demonstrated knowledge of the scope of practice, code of ethics and standards of practice for the Clinical Social Work designation under the BC College of Social Work

Demonstrated understanding of health care ethics and ability to incorporate ethical decision making in practice.

Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures as it relates to the rights of clients and obligations of staff including understanding of the Mental Health Act.





Broad knowledge of substance use issues and treatment.

Broad knowledge of application of standard of practice related to skilled boundaries

Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator.

Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, co-workers, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.

Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behavior and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.

Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

Basic computer literacy.

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.

Details

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.

📌 Registered Clinical Social Worker, Operational Stress Injury Clinic (Victoria)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Victoria