Social Worker Team Leader | Primary Care

Job summary

Provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical support to primary care teams while delivering direct client care. Lead the planning and evaluation of clinical practices to ensure high-quality, integrated community care services.

Job details

We are hiring a permanent, part-time (0.50 FTE) Social Worker Team Leader, Primary Care Network. Days of work: Tuesday, Thursday and half day Friday Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30 What We Offer We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long-term stability. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness. About This Position This regional role supports primary care staff across the entire Kootenay Boundary area and requires regular travel. A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required. Depending on operational needs, a home office may be required. Please note that hours and days of work, as well as work location, are subject to change. In this highly autonomous position within the Primary Care Network, you provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, clinical support, and problem-solving to help teams deliver exceptional care, while also stepping in to provide direct client care when needed. Working with colleagues, physicians, community partners, and service providers, you help create seamless, client-centered experiences across the continuum of primary and community care services. You build strong relationships with local agencies and partners, fostering collaboration that enhances care, strengthens service delivery, and supports community needs. You lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practices, helping ensure high-quality outcomes for clients and continuous improvement across services. As a trusted leader, you support staff development, champion best practices, and contribute to the ongoing success of integrated, team-based care throughout the region. About Us We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region. About KB Primary Care Network The Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network is a community-based partnership of local clinics, family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health providers, and Interior Health working to deliver coordinated, team-based primary care across the Kootenay Boundary region. Whether you’re advancing your career or looking to make a meaningful impact in your community, Interior Health offers the flexibility, support, and opportunities you need to thrive. Come join a team that cares about you as much as the people we serve

What you’ll do

Provide leadership, mentorship, and clinical support to primary care teams while delivering direct client care. Lead the planning and evaluation of clinical practices to ensure high-quality, integrated community care services.

Requirements

Requires a valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel across the Kootenay Boundary area. Candidates must be able to operate autonomously to lead staff and foster relationships with community partners.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive • Relocation Allowance • Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Staff Development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical Leadership
• Mentorship
• Problem Solving
• Client-Centered Care
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Clinical Practice Evaluation
• Staff Development
• Case Management
• Integrated Care
• Strategic Planning

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership