Mental Health Social Worker Victoria

4 days ago

Victoria BC, Capital Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full-time

Support youth mental health care in Victoria as a Social Worker using assessment, intervention, and referral skills across multiple sites.

Island Health seeks a Social Worker for its Youth Short Term Assessment and Response service. Working under the Coordinator, you will provide client-centered care within a multidisciplinary health care team. The position addresses social, economic, emotional, or psychological barriers affecting care and optimal function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess clients and caregiver families facing barriers to care
  • Provide interventions, consultations, and referrals for services
  • Coordinate workload and respond to emergent situations
  • Establish effective relationships with patients and health care providers
  • Operate computerized systems and related equipment

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Social Work from a recognized university
  • Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers
  • Two years of recent related experience, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of serious mental illness and substance use care
  • Valid British Columbia driver's licence

Apply your social work, mental health, assessment, and referral expertise within Island Health's multidisciplinary Victoria service.