Social Worker 1 - Community Social Worker-Family Therapy
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
- Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team by carrying out psychiatric assessments, including DSM IV diagnoses; and developing treatment plans on an individual, group and family basis.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
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Master of Social Work plus two years’ recent experience as a social worker or a clinical social worker who provides services to families; or Bachelor of Social Work plus three years’ recent community experience as a social worker or a clinical social worker who provides services to families; or equivalent education and experience.
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Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated skills in individual therapy, counseling, family and group work.
- Current professional knowledge including a working knowledge of the DSM IV diagnostic classification system.
- Understanding of available community agencies and resources in order to assist client; aiding in identifying new services that should be offered.
- Police record review is required in accordance with CCRA.
- Extended hours may be required to include evenings/weekends.
- Travel is a requirement of this position. Must have own vehicle with business insurance.
- Applies skilled family therapy theory and practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to independently organize and carry out work assignments.
- Ability to determine and deal effectively with emergent situations and exercise reasonable judgment when dealing with patients, families and staff.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency. 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. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025.
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Seniority will not apply.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Social Worker 1 - Community Social Worker-Family Therapy
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
- Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team by carrying out psychiatric assessments, including DSM IV diagnoses; and developing treatment plans on an individual, group and family basis.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
-
Master of Social Work plus two years’ recent experience as a social worker or a clinical social worker who provides services to families; or Bachelor of Social Work plus three years’ recent community experience as a social worker or a clinical social worker who provides services to families; or equivalent education and experience.
-
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated skills in individual therapy, counseling, family and group work.
- Current professional knowledge including a working knowledge of the DSM IV diagnostic classification system.
- Understanding of available community agencies and resources in order to assist client; aiding in identifying new services that should be offered.
- Police record review is required in accordance with CCRA.
- Extended hours may be required to include evenings/weekends.
- Travel is a requirement of this position. Must have own vehicle with business insurance.
- Applies skilled family therapy theory and practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to independently organize and carry out work assignments.
- Ability to determine and deal effectively with emergent situations and exercise reasonable judgment when dealing with patients, families and staff.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency. 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. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2025.
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Seniority will not apply.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/