Social Worker (Bachelors) | Acute

Position Summary
We are seeking casual BCCSW registered Social Workers for the Elk Valley Hospital, located in Fernie, B.C.

Work shift times are: 08:00 to16:00 and may be on the weekdays of Monday to Friday. We encourage qualified BSW and MSW applicants to apply, particularly those who have full-time/open availability for shifts.

Joining us at Elk Valley Hospital, 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.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide urgent responses, psychiatric assessments, and treatment planning for individuals referred to psychiatric services.
• Offer supportive treatment for patients in both short-term and long-term care, helping them navigate complex psychological needs.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Support the emotional, mental, and social well-being of patients while assisting them in developing coping strategies and accessing necessary resources.

What we Offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a unionized role
• Mentorship program for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

About Us:
Interior Health is a Canada’s Top Employers 2025! We are 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.

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.