Social Worker | Inpatients

Position Summary
We are hiring a registered Social Worker for Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), located in Trail, B.C.

Days of work: Monday to Friday
Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30

What we offer:
We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work-life balance, and long-term stability.

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About this position:
This position is to provide coverage until May 2027, or return of incumbent. This social work position is based in the Daly Pavilion at KBRH and primarily serves that unit but can be pulled into acute care for higher priority patient care needs.

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As a Social Worker, you provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. You work collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team to deliver direct psychosocial care, including counseling and group work. In your role, you support system navigation and advocacy, offer education, and connect clients to relevant specialized and complex care resources, all while encouraging and facilitating client self-management. You are responsible for developing and delivering social work services that help maintain or improve the health, social well-being, and overall functioning of the population you serve.

About us:
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.

About this location:
Living in Trail, B.C. offers a relaxed, small-town lifestyle surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and the Columbia River. You can enjoy a strong sense of community, where people are friendly and local events bring residents together throughout the year. Outdoor recreation is a big part of daily life, with easy access to hiking, skiing at nearby Red Mountain, biking, and fishing. The cost of living is generally more affordable compared to larger urban centres, which can be appealing if you’re looking for a quieter pace of life. Trail also has a rich industrial history, balanced with growing amenities, healthcare services, and local shops. Overall, it’s a place where you can enjoy nature, connection, and a slower, more grounded lifestyle.

If you're inspired by collaborative interdisciplinary team practice and driven to empower clients toward healthier futures, we invite you to apply and join the KBRH social work team. Your work here will matter-every single day.

Reach out to us for more information 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 BC driver’s license.