Social Worker (Masters) | Acute

Position Summary
Joining us in Kamloops, B.C., you’ll have a pivotal role providing social work services to clients attached to the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH). This position is with the Suspected Child Abuse Network; Child Protection experience is an asset.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area. Conduct comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments of patients and families using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices and educate and provide consultation to patient, families and healthcare professionals. Provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources.

Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:30 to 16:30. This is a relief full time opportunity until return of incumbent. Once hired into a relief role, employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with term positions and lead to regular employment.

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.

- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance

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. Explore a Career in Social Work at Interior Health.

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 BC Driver’s License, as required.