Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85/Hr. - CAD $56.02/Hr.

Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Mental Health Central Intake team in Sechelt, BC! Within the context of a client and family-centred Recovery model, and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Social Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team. Conducts comprehensive social and psycho-social assessments and collaborates with the client and interdisciplinary team to facilitate transitions through the continuum of services for clients with complex discharge and/or intake/referral needs. Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families, staff and community health professionals regarding issues such as Adult Guardianship, advanced directives, domestic violence, abuse and/or neglect, immigration, housing, financial concerns, or matters concerning government agencies (i.e. Public Trustee) and authorities (i.e. courts, police). Prepares and maintains client records in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Master's degree of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.

Three (3) years' recent, related experience working in a psychiatric setting providing treatment services to individuals with complex mental health,



substance use and chronic medical concerns, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources.

Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.

Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.

Broad knowledge of systems thinking as it related to social work process.

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.

Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.

Basic understanding of trauma-informed care.

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. 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 perks 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 innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. 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. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate.

📌 Home based Social Worker (Sechelt)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Sechelt