Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Nursing Care Coordinator, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of trauma- informed care for people who may have or have experienced homelessness; severe addictions, mental illness, or concurrent disorders; trauma; family, cultural and community disconnection; involvement with the criminal justice or forensic system; physical health and behavioral issues. The social worker is responsible for managing a 20-client caseload, facilitating admissions and discharges, and as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team meetings, case conferences, and clinical discussions. In addition, the social worker is responsible for conducting therapy groups and providing individual client support utilizing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma recovery.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Days off Sat/ Sun & Stat holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree of Social Work from an accredited University;
• registration with the BC College of Social Workers;
• a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar setting with a mental health or addictions related agency;
• Proof of full Covid-19 Immunization.
• Ability to provide/obtain the following upon hire:
  • A valid First Aid Certificate ("Emergency First Aid - Community Care" or equivalent)
  • TB clearance (done within the past 6 months)
  • WHMIS certificate
  • A clear Criminal Record Check done by the Ministry of Justice

Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of issues facing persons with a psychiatric disability or substance use issue, particularly as related to meeting client needs of finances, legal/criminal justice involvement, family supports, housing, and advocacy.
• Thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act.
• Experience in tracking and reporting outcome measures.
• Experience in collaborating with community case managers, housing providers, and other agencies to determine the effective utilization of available resources
• Experience in therapeutic group development and facilitation skills
• Case management experience.
• Understanding of recovery principles, including strengths-based case management
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the team.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma recovery
• Knowledge of mental illness, substance use issues, psychosocial rehabilitation principles, and therapeutic modalities.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Why Coast

• We believe in the person, not the disease
• We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
• There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization
• We strive to be the best that we can be
• We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada
• We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming
• We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

***Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant. Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

Licenses & Certifications

• Register Social Worker

• Criminal Records Check
• Workplace Haz Mat Info Sy
• First Aid
• COVID: Fully Vaccinated