MHSU Social Worker

Island Health is Hiring MHSU Social Workers

Island Health is seeking MHSU Social Workers to join our team today. Current and future full-time, part-time, temporary and casual opportunities are available.

Relocation assistance is offered to eligible candidates.Take the next step and apply today so that we can continue the conversation with you!

Island Health offers a range of services for people seeking support to help manage their mental health and substance use.

Our patient-focused MHSU Social Worker team is compassionate and dedicated to assisting patients and their families with concerns and consulting with hospital staff and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of patients’ situations.

Opportunities include :

• Complex Care Housing (CCH)
• Acute Care : IPU, PIC, PES, Sub-Acute
• Residential and Supportive Housing
• Community
• Detox
• Tertiary
• Urgent Primary Care
• Child, Youth & Family
• Rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and / or significant substance use (concurrent disorders), such as psychosocial rehabilitation, chronic mental illnesses, treatment of major mental illnesses and psychiatric treatment strategies;
• Familiarity with and working knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act;
• Familiarity with and working knowledge of various community based health and human services;
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Masters of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited school of Social Work required.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Related social work experience, preferably in a medical setting, and demonstrated clinical competence.

Why Work Here?

Island Health offers health care services to more than 850,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities through hospitals, clinics, health centres, community based health units, long term care and assisted living facilities.

As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we employ 27,000 employees, 2,400 physician partners as well as hosting more than 2,500 volunteers.

We believe that our values guide our actions and relationships, shaping how we make decisions and plan for the future. At Island Health, C.

A.R.E. guides everything we do :

• Courage : To do the right thing to change, innovate and grow.
• Aspire : To the highest degree of quality and safety.
• Respect : To value each individual and bring trust to every relationship.
• Empathy : To give the kind of care we would want for our loved ones.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including . Employees may be eligible for exceptional employer-paid benefit packages including dental and prescription coverage, group live, long-term disability and an extensive extended health plan, as well as vacation, leave, and municipal pension benefits.

Our Commitment

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples.

As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [email protected]

About Vancouver Island

Live, work and play! Surrounded by ocean, Vancouver Islanders enjoy the best year-round climate in Canada with warm summers and mild winters.

Imagine skiing, golfing and scuba diving all in the same day! The relaxed pace, easy access to outdoor activities, an abundance of art, music, theatre and festivals ensures that there is something for everyone.

Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we have it here.

Vaccination Notification

To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date.

If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

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