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Child & Youth Care Worker (CYCW)
Bright Star Respite
Airdrie, AB
- Full-time
…and swimming, so the candidate must be physically fit. The worker will support the youth with feeding and toileting, and must be able to de-escalate high-emotional situations. The worker…
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Women's Shelter Client Services Worker
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
Kamloops, BC
- Part-time
The Client Services Worker provides direct support, practical assistance and crisis response to shelter clients and their children during daily and evening operations. Staff support shelter…
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Affirmative Business Support Worker, Temporary Full Time, Job Well
Providence Care
Kingston, ON
- Full-time
The Affirmative Business Support Worker (ABSW) oversees the development, growth and operations of small businesses that exist to employ people living with mental illness. Taking a…
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Affirmative Business Support Worker, Temporary Full Time, Job Well
Providence Care
Kingston, ON
- Full-time
The Affirmative Business Support Worker (ABSW) oversees the development, growth and operations of small businesses that exist to employ people living with mental illness. Taking a…
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Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…
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Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
New Westminster, BC
- Full-time
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…
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Peer Support Worker | MHSU
Interior Health Authority
Penticton, BC
- Full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a relief full-time Peer Support Worker I who has personal experience with mental illness to join the Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) team at the…
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Community Living Counsellor - Independent Living
Community Living Society
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative non-profit organization which since 1978 has been dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that…
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Community Living Counsellor - Supported Living
Community Living Society
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative non-profit organization which since 1978 has been dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that…
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Personal Support Worker - PSW
ParaMed Home Health Care
Renfrew, ON
- Full-time
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will be an integral part of the home and community care team. You will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and…
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Home Support Worker - Paid Training
ParaMed Home Health Care
Renfrew, ON
- Full-time
…program designed to teach you the skills needed to work as a Home Support Worker. Upon graduation you will be eligible for full-time hours and…
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Personal Support Worker - PSW
ParaMed Home Health Care
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will be an integral part of the home and community care team. You will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and…
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Calgary, AB
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Personal Support Worker - PSW
Extendicare
Pembroke, ON · Renfrew, ON · Arnprior, ON · Deep River, ON · Greater Madawaska, ON · Eganville, ON · ParaMed - Renfrew (Raglan St.)
- Full-time
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will be an integral part of the home and community care team. You will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and…
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Home Support Worker - Paid Training
Extendicare
Pembroke, ON · Renfrew, ON · Arnprior, ON · Deep River, ON · Greater Madawaska, ON · Eganville, ON · ParaMed - Renfrew (Raglan St.)
- Full-time
…program designed to teach you the skills needed to work as a Home Support Worker. Upon graduation you will be eligible for full-time hours and…
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Personal Support Worker - PSW
Extendicare
Ottawa, ON · Orleans, ON · ParaMed - Ottawa (Hunt Club Rd.)
- Full-time
As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) you will be an integral part of the home and community care team. You will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and…
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Social Worker - Maternity
Providence Healthcare
Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
Various Opportunities Available: We offer full-time, part-time, and casual roles across a variety of specialized program areas. These positions are unionized and come with a comprehensive…
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Autism Support Worker [Full-time Contract]
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
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- Full-time
Overnight support: Complete sleeping night shifts on a rotational basis to provide support and ensure client safety
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Social Worker - Gender Affirming Health Clinic
CMHA
ON · Aurora, ON
- Full-time
The Social Worker will be part of an interdisciplinary team and will support clients ages 16 years and older with gender identity, transition-related supports and other mental health needs.…
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Karis Disability Services
Hamilton, ON
- Part-time
Includes alternate weekends, 8-12 hour shifts
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Direct Support Professional
Karis Disability Services
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- Part-time
The Direct Support Professional provides support within the Bradford Community
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Day Camp Counsellor - FEBRUARY (FT Seasonal)
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…many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a…

Provincial Health Services Authority

Social Worker

Kamloops, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

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Job Summary

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values, Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, as well as safety, including both patient and employee safety, which are a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

PHSA has a responsibility to deliver care to individuals in the provincial correctional system, and a responsibility to ensure that programs and services are free of Indigenous-specific racism. BCMHSUS is committed to the eradication of Indigenous-specific racism, embedding Indigenous Cultural safety and humility, and improving Indigenous health and wellness for those we serve.

The Social Worker reports operationally to the Manager or the Patient Care Coordinator and for discipline/practice reports to the BCMHSUS Practice Consultant Social Work/Professional Practice Allied Health delegate. The Social Worker works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and within a trauma-informed, recovery oriented, culturally safe model of care, and is responsible for providing clinical and consultative social work services of a general nature to the defined client populations with complex concurrent disorders and their families and focusing on how the client’s relationships are affected by their environment. Duties include conducting mental health, social and psychosocial assessments and substance use assessments as required, providing individual, family and group counselling services, maintaining client records, and attending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences. The Social Worker facilitates care throughout the continuum by such methods as identifying applicable community resources for clients, liaising with community services, coordinating resources, consulting with teams, collaborating with community agencies, and participating in education, program planning and research. Performs job duties through a trauma informed care framework and Indigenous cultural lens.

Duties/Accountabilities

Conducts comprehensive concurrent disorder, mental health and psycho-social and family assessments and substance use assessments as necessary by methods such as interviewing the client and/or family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the client’s family, environment, living situation, and financial status, and interpreting the data to therapeutically impact the client's and family's coping abilities. Formulates assessment and plan of intervention and intervenes in cases of complex social-emotional or family issues.
Provides clinical intervention in the context of evidence-based care to clients and their families through individual, family, and group therapy. Provides individual, family, and group counselling services by exploring emotional responses to illness/injury, identified problems, personal concerns, and treatment objectives to facilitate change in coping style, behaviour, attitude, feelings and adaptive responses to an adverse life event. Refers to community services for follow-up as necessary.
Collaborates with designated care management personnel to facilitate the management of cases with complex discharge needs. Receives referrals from care management personnel and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assist patients/families with complex emotional or social presentations, as well as facilitate care through the continuum.
Establishes and maintains effective collaborative and constructive liaison relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, including clients and families and others, such as community providers, hospitals, and other agencies to coordinate services across the continuum of health care.
Supports clients and their families by providing education, short-term counselling, and crisis interventions during adjustments to the assigned health care setting, new diagnosis of health, concurrent disorder, mental health and/or substance use issues, and/or change or loss in health functioning.
Attends and/or leads clinical/case conferences as a member of an interdisciplinary team for client reviews, admissions, and discharges as per program requirements by methods such as providing input from a social work perspective on a variety of care issues related to the client, and to ensure proper and effective treatment of the client.
Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families, staff and community health professionals regarding issues such as adult guardianship, child welfare, advanced directives, domestic violence, abuse or neglect, immigration, housing, financial concerns, or matters concerning government agencies (public trustee) and authorities (courts, police). Advocates for the client and family for resources within the healthcare setting and the community by determining financial and other material needs through assessment and working in coordination with community resources to meet these needs.
Prepares and maintains client records by methods such as documenting client assessments, interventions, evaluations, modifications and client goals, charting client information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, to meet regulatory requirements, and provide evidence and rationale that support findings and intervention plan.
Participates in program/practice planning, development, and evaluation as part of an interdisciplinary team within their defined program, the BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, and the continuum of health care by methods such as identifying opportunities for change, assessing available resources, analyzing outcomes, and identifying areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance client service and reduce gaps in services in the community. Participates in program strategies by identifying and providing input to enhance system processes and resources for clients and their families.
Maintains broad knowledge of developments in the Social Work profession and sets measurable goals and objectives within a team or individual environment, by methods such as reviewing literature in specialty areas, consulting with clinical and community experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice, participating in professional development activities, and developing a plan in collaboration with the Health Services Manager, /Patient Care Coordinator, BCMHSUS Practice Consultant Social Work/Professional Practice Allied Health delegate , and as appropriate, the BCMHSUS Director of Professional Practice -Allied Health for professional development; reviews progress to ensure that goals are achieved within established time frames.
Maintains a variety of records such as workload statistics by methods such as recording information into approved formats, collating data, analyzing trends, accounting for variances, and providing input and recommendations to the Health Services Manager/ Patient Care Coordinator and BCMHSUS Practice Consultant - Social Work/Professional Practice Allied Health.
Participates in practice and program sponsored interdisciplinary research by methods such as conducting literature searches, administering surveys, and collecting and collating research data for further analysis.
Attends and/or leads meetings, in-services, and corporate initiatives by methods such as presenting relevant materials/topics to remain informed of departmental/practice activities and to contribute to hospital initiatives.
Provides orientation to new employees and social work staff by explaining the scope of practice within the program.
Provides preceptorship/supervision to social work students as assigned, by performing duties such as demonstrating and explaining procedures and processes and providing input and guidance regarding progress. Provides students with the opportunity to observe and take an active role in the treatment of social work clients.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
Minimum one (1) year recent, related experience working in a health care setting with the designated population group in the applicable program area/setting, such as individuals with complex concurrent psychiatric disorder and/or substance use issues and/or individuals who have a developmental disability and concurrent mental health and/or behavioural issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Skills And Abilities

Commitment to developing knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
Broad knowledge of complex mental health and concurrent disorders/issues, such as substance use or developmental disability, including current trends, best practices, and modalities of treatment.
Broad knowledge of systems thinking in relation to social work process.
Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
Broad knowledge of research methodology.
Broad knowledge of counselling skills and clinical practice models.
Broad knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and its application to the defined population of clients
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to provide crisis intervention, short term counselling and individual, family and group therapy.
Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures, including the Mental Health Act, that relate to the client and their family.
Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.
Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments.
Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups, and community agency personnel.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
Basic Computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health, psychosocial, family, and substance use assessments, and provide evidence-based counselling, therapy, crisis intervention, and support to clients and families. Coordinate care and community resources, advocate for clients, maintain clinical records, and contribute to interdisciplinary planning, education, and research.

Requirements

Requires current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and at least one year of recent, related experience in a healthcare setting serving the designated population, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates need knowledge of complex mental health and concurrent disorders, trauma-informed practice, relevant legislation, assessment and counselling methods, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, teams, and community agencies.

Skills

Social Work Assessment
Psychosocial Assessment
Mental Health Assessment
Concurrent Disorders
Substance Use Assessment
Individual, Family, And Group Counselling
Crisis Intervention
Trauma-Informed Practice
Indigenous Cultural Safety
Case Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Community Resource Coordination
Client Advocacy
Clinical Documentation
Systems Theory
Research Methodology

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Keywords

Social Work
British Columbia College Of Social Workers
Mental Health
Concurrent Disorders
Substance Use
Developmental Disability
Psychosocial Assessment
Family Assessment
Trauma-Informed Practice
Indigenous Cultural Safety
Crisis Intervention
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Systems Theory
Case Management
Interdisciplinary Care
Community Resources
Client Advocacy
Mental Health Act
Adult Guardianship
Child Welfare
Clinical Documentation
Program Planning
Research Methodology
Patient Care Information System

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