Posted 17 days ago
Case Worker
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Case Worker to provide primary therapeutic, case management and mental health support to assigned clients in hospital, residential or community settings. The role works within a multidisciplinary clinical team under the Clinical Director, following agreed care plans. Requires a mental health degree, licensing eligibility and two years of related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide primary therapeutic and case management support to assigned clients
- Deliver services in hospital, residential or community settings
- Follow care plans agreed with the multidisciplinary team, client and family
- Coordinate with physicians, psychiatrists, families and community agencies
Requirements summary:
- Baccalaureate degree in a mental health-related discipline
- Eligibility for professional licensing or registration
- Two years of recent related experience
- Clinical understanding of serious psychiatric disorders
- Valid driver's licence
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mental health-related discipline |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the administrative direction of the Coordinator, and a part of the therapeutic team under the Clinical Director, the Case Worker is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or other community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the multidisciplinary clinical team, the individual and family.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Requires baccalaureate degree in a mental health-related discipline, and eligibility for licensing or registration in a professional association related to mental health care, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Clinical understanding of affective disorders, schizophrenia and other serious psychiatric disorders and their treatment, using a comprehensive biopsychosocial model of care.
- Ability to work in an outreach case management modality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts, including patients/clients, families, VIHA Staff, physicians, psychiatrists, community and public agencies.
- Ability to organize work effectively, establish and carry out priorities to meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License.
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