Position Summary
If you are a registered in B.C. Social Worker, who is driven by helping others, works well under pressure, and seeking a collaborative environment, Royal Inland Hospital’s Mental Health Adult Psychiatry is looking to hire new Social Worker team members.
About the Job:
Royal Inland Hospital offers a comprehensive range of mental health services to meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities we serve. As a Social Worker, you will work within inpatient (hospital) and long-term care (Parkview Place) settings.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide urgent responses, psychiatric assessments, and treatment planning for individuals referred to psychiatric services.
• Offer supportive treatment for patients in both short-term and long-term care, helping them navigate complex psychological needs.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Support the emotional, mental, and social well-being of patients while assisting them in developing coping strategies and accessing necessary resources.
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual positions offer flexibility and yet, as a Casual employee you are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with Casual employment. Shifts times are 08:00 to 16:00 or 09:00 to 17:00 hours.
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 for eligible positions
• 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 us:
Interior Health is a Canada’s Top Employers 2025! 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.
Royal Inland Hospital is a place where you can truly make a difference, offering both professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to the hospital’s mission of providing compassionate, patient-centered care. If you are someone who is driven by helping others, works well under pressure, and thrives in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Current valid driver’s license.
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.