Social Worker, P1 |Quick Response Team

Position Summary
The Penticton Health Centre and Penticton Regional Hospital has an opportunity for a Master’s Level Social Worker for a permanent part time (0.73 FTE) position supporting the Mental Health and Substance Use Quick Response Team.

Salary Range:

Effective April 1, 2024, the pay scale for this position is $42.27 to $52.81

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Quick Response Team provides short term support to client's who would otherwise require hospital admission until appropriate permanent supports are able to be implemented. This is a community position based out of the Emergency Dept. at the Penticton Regional Hospital.

The Social Worker provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area. Conducts comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments of patients and families using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices and educates and provides consultation to patient, families and healthcare professionals. Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources and participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies to identify areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce gaps in the community. Develops, coordinates and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups and initiates, develops and carries out research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Scheduling Information:

Shifts times are from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply today!

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work.
• Two (2) years recent, related clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Valid British Columbia driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Master’s Degree
• Upload copy of your BCCSW registration. If Out of Province please contact BCCSW.ca
• Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)