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Social Work
Mental Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Medical Social Worker, Human Services/ Social Work -
Healthcare
Mental Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
We are hiring for a relief (temporary) full-time Social Worker (BSW) at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. This position is expected to run until September 2027 or the return of the current incumbent.
Days of WorkMonday to Friday
Shift times/Hours of work08:30 to 16:30
What we offerWe are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
About the roleThe Social Worker provides comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, counseling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self management. The Social Worker 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 usWe 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.
Aboutthis location
Nestled along the Columbia River in British Columbia's beautiful West Kootenay region, Trail is a vibrant and welcoming community known for its outstanding quality of life, strong sense of community, and access to year‑round outdoor recreation. As the commercial and service hub of the wider area, residents enjoy a balance of small‑city convenience, affordable living, and easy access to world‑class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and golfing.
Trail is rich in culture and history, with a diverse population, strong heritage, excellent recreational facilities, and a family‑friendly atmosphere.
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.
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