Social Worker, Addiction Services

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Summary:
**Job Opportunity: Social Worker - Road to Recovery Program at Providence Health Care**

Are you a Social Worker passionate about making a real impact on individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges? Providence Health Care is hiring for the**_Road to Recovery Program_**.**

Join our innovative, interdisciplinary team providing holistic, person-centred, trauma-informed care. With the new stabilization unit opened in Fall 2023 and continued program expansion, you’ll be part of a cutting-edge approach to recovery. Our program offers detox beds, transitional care, and soon, aftercare outreach services, ensuring clients receive the right support at every stage of their journey.

In alignment with the Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person in this role will promote a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors, and staff.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader and under the supervision of the designated Site Leader, you will work collaboratively with other Site/Professional Practice Leaders for the interdisciplinary program team.
- As part of an interprofessional team, you will provide advanced therapeutic clinical counseling, education, and resource services to individuals and families affected by problematic substance use.
- You will formulate and implement treatment plans, providing comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support on treatment decisions in collaboration with members of the interprofessional team.
- You will provide leadership in managing complex care needs during the discharge planning process, ensuring the effective utilization of resources, and contributing to the development of community resources.
- You will liaise and consult as needed with the PHC Addiction and Mental Health teams.
- You will participate in evaluating treatment practices and protocols within the social work team to promote excellence in social work practice.
- You will develop research protocols and conduct approved interdisciplinary social work research and special projects in collaboration with appropriate personnel.
- You will participate as a member of local, provincial, and federal committees, linking the hospital program to community support programs and services.

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing program, making a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

What You Bring:
**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
- Post-graduate continuing education in models of therapeutic intervention in addictions and mental health.
- Three (3) years of recent related experience working in addiction, mental health, HIV/AIDS, and complex pain, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Demonstrated knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction issues and related evidence-based best treatment practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders, including complex concurrent disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with clients, families, interprofessional teams, community agency partners, and academic/research institutions.
- Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments that include mental health and addictions standardized frameworks and tools.
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate practice interventions based on psychosocial assessments.
- Ability to make appropriate and effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with other community partners.
- Knowledge of the scope of practice of other healthcare disciplines and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within an inter-professional team.
- Ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex and demanding environment.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures, and other statutory duties related to relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act, and the Freedom of Information Act.
- Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals, including the development, coordination, and delivery of in-services, presentations, psycho-educational sessions, and support groups.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

What We Offer:
**Competitive Salary**: The salary r