Social Worker

Status : Temporary, Full-time

Salary Range : $42.27 to $52.81

Location : Various Sites, Vancouver, BC

Schedule : Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Social Worker works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based, trauma- informed counselling to individuals affected by mental illness and substance use issues.

Staff assist clients in the areas of interpersonal relationships, mental health and addiction issues, housing and support services, self-management of medication, social recreation, activities of daily living, life skills and community preparedness as well as others recovery oriented areas identified by clients. Coast staff work in partnership with family members, aboriginal communities, and community agencies and services who are committed to positive outcomes for clients.

Typical Duties :

• Provide individual counselling to address unique to R&R clients’ needs and challenges, including unresolved trauma, emotional dysregulation, problem solving, relapse prevention, etc.
• Plan and implement therapeutic group sessions utilizing a variety of frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Remediation, and Mindfulness.
• Contribute to program and policy development by advising of the program development requirements to meet the needs of the clients.
• May be required to : plan, coordinate, and deliver educational sessions to clients and their family members on topics such as detoxification, relapse prevention, stress management, wellness, self-care, problem solving, coping skills, etc.
• Monitor, assess and evaluate client’s progress in collaboration with other members of the health care team to ensure program meets client / family needs and the effectiveness of group therapy. Identifies problems and implements established protocol for high risk clients in crisis and makes adjustments to treatment needs in consultation with the health care team.
• Provide formal and informal staff education and competency building activities by facilitating / co-facilitating in-services, preparing educational materials and compiling resources related to evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary input and team building by participating in regular client progress reviews and team meetings.
• Initiate and participate in individual professional development; maintain current knowledge and skills in relation to addiction, mental health, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain a safe environment for clients, visitors and employees by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures and reporting any risks and anomalies to the Coordinator.
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities by identifying client care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Ability to provide / obtain the following upon hire : Valid First Aid Certificate ("Emergency First Aid - Community Care" or equivalent)

WHMIS certificate

A Ministry of Justice criminal records check

Knowledge / Abilities :

About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada and operates a large array of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services. Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

Why Coast

Some of the Benefits we Offer

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.