Job Description

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the vision and values of the organization and in accordance with the Social Work standards of practice, provides advanced clinical and consultative social work services (assessment, outreach, treatment, referrals) to individuals (aged 12-30) who are experiencing first episode or early psychosis in mental health crisis. Within a harm reduction, culturally safe, trauma informed, and recovery oriented care management model, provides evidence based treatment services including comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, individual, family and group counselling/therapy services, and psycho-education according to Provincial EPI Standards and Guidelines. Develops and implements outcome orientated treatment plans that cover both mental health and substance use disorders. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team by participating in case conferences/meetings to identify and manage client’s mental health and substance use issues. Maintains client records, identifies applicable community resources for clients and facilitates care throughout the continuum. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Master of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. Three years (3) recent related experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. driver's license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement is paid.Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW).Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of systems thinking as it related to social work process.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.Demonstrated ability to apply culturally safe and competent care.Demonstrated knowledge of developmental issues and theories related to mental illness and substance use, particularly early identification and treatment of primary symptoms of psychotic illness for client population.Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive client risk assessments.Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client. ie Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admissions Act; Adult Guardianship Act; and the Child, Family and Community Act.Demonstrated knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology.Demonstrated knowledge and ability to effectively demonstrate psychotherapeutic counselling skills and clinical practice models including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.Demonstrated knowledge of family, group and change therapy.Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.Demonstrated ability to conduct biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments.Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving.Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate and coach clients and co-workers both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated understanding of health care ethics and ability to apply ethical decision making in practiceDemonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.Basic Computer literacy.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

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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.