Social Worker | Acute Care

Position Summary
We are hiring for a Casual Social Worker for the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, located in Cranbrook, B.C.

Days of Work: Varies as needed
Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00

What we offer:
We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work-life balance, and long term stability. Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the position: Explore a Career in Social Work at Interior Health
Casual shifts are available five days a week, on an as needed basis. You’ll have a key role providing social work services to in-patients attached to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. You will provide comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct psychosocial care, counseling, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self-management. This position is responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the identified population.

About us:
Interior Health is 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.

About this location:
Cranbrook, British Columbia is the largest community in the East Kootenay region and serves as a key hub for commerce, healthcare, and transportation. Set in a wide valley surrounded by mountains, it offers easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, fishing, and skiing at nearby Kimberley Alpine Resort. The city has a rich rail and aviation history, reflected in attractions like the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. Cranbrook features a strong sense of community with local events, arts, and recreation facilities that support an active lifestyle. With a mix of urban amenities and natural surroundings, Cranbrook appeals to families, professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Connect with us at careers@interiorhealth.ca

Qualfications
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.