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Social Worker

@ Island Health

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Port Alberni, British Columbia

2+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a Social Worker to provide assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for clients and their families facing social, economic, emotional or psychological barriers to care. The role works within a multidisciplinary health care team, and travel may be required, sometimes using a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess clients and caregivers facing social, economic, emotional or psychological barriers
  • Provide intervention, consultation and referral for services
  • Work within a multidisciplinary health care team
  • Support patient safety and continuous quality improvement

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor of Social Work from a recognized university
  • Current full registration with BC College of Social Workers
  • Two years' recent related experience, or equivalent
  • Post-degree preparation in mental illness and substance use care
  • Valid BC driver's licence

Tools & skills

computerized systems
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Employer posting date
2026-10-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience2+ years
Travelground: moderate
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBC College of Social Workers registration
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studySocial Work

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Island Health

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Company size10001+
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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient 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 direction of the Coordinator, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for services to clients and their caregiver/families where social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances present barriers to care and an optimum level of function

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and/or significant substance use (concurrent disorders), such as psychosocial rehabilitation, chronic mental illnesses, treatment of major mental illnesses and psychiatric treatment strategies; familiarity with and working knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; familiarity with and working knowledge of various community based health and human services; and two (2) years' recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

  • Determine and deal with emergent situations.
  • Meet deadlines.
  • Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
  • Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Problem solve.
  • Resolve conflict.
  • Foster good public relations.
  • Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
  • Keyboard at 30 wpm.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1681.pdf

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