Social Worker (Masters) | Adult Psychiatry

Position Summary
Joining us at Hillside Centre you’ll have a pivotal role providing comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients suffering acute episodes of mental illness and substance misuse/dependence using a variety of modalities.

In this role the Social Worker participates with patient, families, community supports and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate services, manages cases and facilitates meetings. Leads the interdisciplinary team in care planning, which includes discharge planning and hospital stay by methods such as interviewing the patient and/or family to assess and determine care plan and type of service required.

Hillside Centre is a 44 bed facility located on the Royal Inland Hospital campus. The facility provides services to both adults and elderly individuals with acute illness and/or severely dysfunctional behaviours who cannot be cared for in the psychiatric system in their own area. The focus is on diagnosis and stabilization with rehabilitation strategies to promote stabilization and reintegration into the community to return home. Watch a short video about Hillside Centre Adult Psychiatric Centre.

Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:30 to 16:30.

What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We have been named a Canada’s Top Employer for 2025. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you 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.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality social work care, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Qualfications
• Masters Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.
• One year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Current valid Driver’s License, as required.