Social Worker (Masters), P1 | Moog Hospice - Oncology

Interior Health has an exciting permanent part time (0.80 FTE) opportunity for a Master’s Level Social Worker to join the Home Health team based out of the Penticton Regional Hospital.

Who Are We Looking For?

This MSW position is with the Moog Hospice House as well as with Oncology to support outpatient Oncology clients. This position will work with a close-knit interdisciplinary team supporting clients and their families in a holistic approach to the End-of-Life journey.

The oncology aspect of the role allows the successful candidate the opportunity to provide not only support and resource brokering but also the possibility of future wellness through supportive resources.

What we offer :

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training / education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

Salary Range :

Effective April 1, 2024, the pay scale for this position is $42.27 to $52.81

What Will You Work On?

The Social Worker provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area.

• Conducts 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 educates and provides consultation to patient, families and healthcare professionals.
• Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources and participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies to identify areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce gaps in the community.
• Develops, coordinates and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups and initiates, develops and carries out research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Scheduling Information :

Shift times for this position are from 08 : 00 to 16 : 00 hours. Days of work are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

How Will You Create Impact?

Social Workers at Interior Health advocate for social justice at individual, family, organizational, and societal levels through their professional knowledge, values, ethics and skills.

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all.

We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are an experienced Social Worker and want to be challenged in your practice while working with a solid and experienced team in a wonderful working environment this opportunity is for you.

Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work.