Social Worker, Road to Recovery Program
$93,288,000–$116,521,600 year
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Provide therapeutic clinical counselling to clients, families, and groups, including facilitating behavioural change and delivering therapeutic programs. Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments by gathering and interpreting information regarding mental health, substance use, and social determinants. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care and treatment plans in collaboration with interprofessional teams across inpatient and outpatient settings. Connect clients with community resources through referrals, advocacy, and consultation while maintaining accurate electronic client records. Participate in approved research, program development, and staff education initiatives to support effective service delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
- One year of recent related experience working in the areas of addiction, mental health, HIV/AIDS and complex pain, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- A Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work, with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, may be considered
- Demonstrated knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction issues and related evidence-based best treatment practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders, including complex concurrent disorders
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with clients, families, interprofessional teams and community partners
- Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments that include standardized mental health and addictions frameworks and tools
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate client interventions based on psychosocial assessments
- Ability to make appropriate and effective referrals that reflect knowledge of community resources
- Demonstrated skills and ability to apply theory to practice in the areas of case management, resource and supportive counselling, and individual and group therapy for clients and families coping with problematic alcohol and drug use
- Knowledge of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team
- Ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex and demanding environment
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and other statutory duties related to relevant legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including related word-processing and database-management software applications
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- A criminal record check
Desired Qualifications
- Postgraduate continuing education in model(s) of therapeutic intervention in addictions and mental health is preferred
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