Social Worker, General Psychiatry, Adult

Position Summary

Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Psychiatry department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Social Worker provides comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for psychiatric clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, counselling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self-management.

Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of psychiatric patients.

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years' recent related Mental Health & Addictions experience in clinical areas, services, and programs, or an equal combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

• Assessment and Treatment:
  Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching:
  Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration:
  Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication:
  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking:
  Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice:
  Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management:
  Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership:
  Promotes staff morale, engagement, and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of Northern Health policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork:
  Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment:
  Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Facility: Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Dawson Creek and District Hospital

Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital…