Social Worker, Road to Recovery Program
$44,850–$56,020 year
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Conduct therapeutic clinical counseling, biopsychosocial assessments, and comprehensive case consultations for individuals and families affected by substance use. Formulate and implement treatment plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning and resource utilization. Liaise with addiction and mental health teams, participate in community support bridging, and contribute to continuous improvement and research projects. Deliver therapeutic groups, coordinate community service referrals, and provide education to clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Maintain client records, supervise social work students, and develop protocols consistent with current research findings.
Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
- One year 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
- 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, community partners
- Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments that include mental health and addictions standardized 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 counseling, and individual and group therapy to clients/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 inter-professional 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 the Freedom of Information Act
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including related word processing and database management software applications
- Ability to participate in research
Desired Qualifications
- Post graduate continuing education in model(s) of therapeutic intervention in addictions and mental health, preferred
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