Job opportunity
Inpatient Psychiatry Social Worker
Fraser Health Authority
Support inpatient psychiatry patients through comprehensive social work assessments, counselling, and discharge planning within Fraser Health’s integrated interdisciplinary team.
Fraser Health is hiring a Social Worker for inpatient psychiatry services. This position assesses acute mental illness and substance misuse, provides therapeutic counselling, and supports patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The work includes care coordination, community referrals, education, and consultation.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and families
Provide therapeutic counselling during acute mental illness episodes
Coordinate discharge and community treatment plans
Arrange referrals and connect patients with resources
Document assessments, progress notes, and reports
Requirements:
Master’s Degree of Social Work from an accredited school
One year of recent related mental health experience
Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers
Current Class 5 Driver’s License and personal vehicle
Knowledge of mental illness, addictions, and counselling
Bring social work assessment, counselling, and care coordination expertise to Fraser Health’s inpatient psychiatry services.
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Apply on source site Fraser Health is hiring a Social Worker for inpatient psychiatry services. This position assesses acute mental illness and substance misuse, provides therapeutic counselling, and supports patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The work includes care coordination, community referrals, education, and consultation.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and families
Provide therapeutic counselling during acute mental illness episodes
Coordinate discharge and community treatment plans
Arrange referrals and connect patients with resources
Document assessments, progress notes, and reports
Requirements:
Master’s Degree of Social Work from an accredited school
One year of recent related mental health experience
Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers
Current Class 5 Driver’s License and personal vehicle
Knowledge of mental illness, addictions, and counselling
Bring social work assessment, counselling, and care coordination expertise to Fraser Health’s inpatient psychiatry services.
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