Position Summary
New opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Primary Care Network (PCN) team at the Salmon Arm Health Centre. This position works Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities
About the position:
PCNs are community-based networks of health care professionals and clinics who plan and deliver all day-to-day health care needs of a community. Within these networks teams of providers work together closely. In this is way, patients receive better care, by the right person, at the right time, closer to home.
Typical job duties and responsibilities include:
• Provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counseling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical area.
• Conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of patients and families using various modalities, adhering to professional standards, clinical policies, and practices.
• Educates and provides consultation to patients and families.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources.
• Participates in employer programs and initiatives, including clinical rounds, research activities, quality improvement, team conferences, meetings, and the development of new policies, procedures, and standards for care/program delivery.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational, and support groups for patients and families based on identified needs.
• Coordinates administrative tasks related to the provision of care as required.
About this location
Salmon Arm lies in the heart of BC, nestled between the beautiful mountains and hills of the Shuswap Region. Located right on the serene Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm is midway between Calgary and Vancouver (around 5hrs by car in either direction) and Kelowna international airport is a short 1.5hr drive away. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails and endless year-round outdoor recreational activities surround this pristine town, which draws in tourists from all over the world with its countless opportunities for adventure.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
Two years of recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Current valid BC driver’s license
As part of your application, please attach your:
• Current resume
• Master’s Degree of Social Work
• BCCSW registration. If Out of Province please contact BCCSW.ca
• Driver’s License (Class V or equivalent)
Comments
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.