Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client/patient and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Community Social Worker- Family Therapy works as part of an interdisciplinary team by carrying out social work assessments, developing treatment plans and providing evidence-based supportive counselling on an individual, group and family basis. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW).Master of Social Work from an accredited educational institution. Two (2) years’ recent related experience as a social worker or a clinical social worker who provides services to families, or an equivalent education, training and experience..Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated skills in individual supportive counseling, family and group work.Current professional knowledge including a working knowledge of the DSM V diagnostic classification system.Understanding of available community agencies and resources to assist client; aiding in identifying new services that should be offered.Applies skilled family supportive counselling theory and practice.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to independently organize and carry out work assignments.Ability to determine and deal effectively with emergent situations and exercise reasonable judgment when dealing with patients, families and staff.Demonstrated ability to apply Trauma Informed Principles to practice. Demonstrated ability to apply a harm reduction approach.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Demonstrated knowledge of the scope of practice, code of ethics and standards of practice for the Registered Social Work designation under the BC College of Social WorkDemonstrated understanding of health care ethics and ability to incorporate ethical decision making in practice.Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures as it relates to the rights of clients and obligations of staff including understanding of the Mental Health Act.Broad knowledge of application of standard of practice related to professional boundariesAbility to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.