Indigenous Wellness Social Worker

4 days ago

Burnaby BC, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full-time

Provide Indigenous wellness counseling through comprehensive assessments, culturally safe care, and interdisciplinary collaboration within an Indigenous Primary Health and Wellness Home.

This Social Worker delivers therapeutic clinical counseling to Indigenous clients and families. The position supports culturally safe care plans, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-informed services. Work includes mental health and substance use intervention, community liaison, and health system navigation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments
  • Provide therapeutic, brief, and crisis intervention services
  • Coordinate care with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Support culturally safe wellness planning and health system navigation
  • Strengthen partnerships with community health and social services

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or equivalent qualifications
  • Two years’ recent complex healthcare experience
  • One year working with Indigenous clients
  • Current full registration with BC College of Social Workers
  • Knowledge of Indigenous wellness, cultural safety, and trauma-informed approaches

Apply comprehensive counseling, assessment, and Indigenous wellness expertise to strengthen culturally safe care for clients and families.

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