Social Worker - Early Psychosis Intervention Job ID 2025-140581 City North Vancouver Work Location HOpe Center 3rd Flr Department Early Psychosis Intervention Home Worksite 70 - HOpe Acute Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 400 - HS Professional HSA Position Type Baseline Job Status Regular Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Social Work Salary Grade P1 Min Hourly CAD $42.27/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $52.81/Hr. Shift Times 0830-1630/1030-1830 Days Off Saturday, Stats, Sunday Work Schedule Details Mon-Tues 0830-1630/Wed 1030-1830/Thurs-Fri 0830-1630 Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the Early Psychosis Intervention team in North Vancouver, BC.  Apply today to join our team!

 

As a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Provide advanced clinical and consultative social work services (assessment, treatment, referrals) to youth and their families in mental health crisis.Within a trauma informed practice, harm reduction and recovery oriented care management model, conduct substance use, social and psychosocial assessments, provides individual, family and group counselling/therapy services.Develop and implements outcome orientated treatment plans that cover both mental health and substance use disorders.Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team by participating in case conferences/meetings to identify and manage client’s mental health and substance use issues.Maintain client records, identify applicable community resources for clients and facilitates care throughout the continuum. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work plus three years (3) recent related clinical experience providing professional social work services to youth with substance use issues and/or concurrent disorders.Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of systems thinking as it related to social work process.Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.Demonstrated ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; ie Mental Health Act, as it relates to the rights of clients and staff.Knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Indigenous peopleKnowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills.Knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.Knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.Knowledge of other facilities and community resources.Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments.Knowledge of research methodology.Knowledge of counselling skills and clinical practice models.Knowledge of family, group and change therapy.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, care planning and case management.Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving.Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.Basic computer literacy. Closing Statement

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.

 

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.

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. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

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 planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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 in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.