Social Worker (Masters) | Adolescent Psychiatry

Position Summary
We are seeking a permanent full-time Registered Social Worker (Masters of Social Work) at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position is assigned to the Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00, with weekends and Stat holidays off.

What we offer:

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About the position:

The 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, you will provide direct psychosocial care, counseling, 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 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

The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting.

Qualfications
Master's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work, plus (2) years recent, related clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting.
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Valid British Columbia driver’s license and access to a vehicle.