Child Adolescent Mental Health Social Worker
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Apply clinical assessment and family intervention skills as a Social Worker supporting children, adolescents, and families in psychiatric stabilization units.
Fraser Health seeks a Social Worker for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry services. The position provides direct and indirect care through assessment, counselling, group therapy, case management, and referral coordination. You will support treatment planning, discharge planning, psycho-education, and collaboration with hospital and community professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for acute mental illness
- Provide counselling, psycho-education, and family intervention
- Co-facilitate child, adolescent, and parent therapy groups
- Develop treatment plans using a biopsychosocial model
- Coordinate referrals with community agencies and practitioners
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Social Work from an approved school
- Three years' recent related clinical experience required
- Experience in child or adolescent mental health
- Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and child protection
Use social work expertise, clinical assessment, and collaborative practice to support children, youth, and families receiving psychiatric care.