Social Worker - Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Case Coordinator

at  Providence Healthcare

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience working with youth and young adults with mental health and substance use challenges in a community health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Addiction and Mental Health: Demonstrated understanding of addiction issues, mental health challenges, and evidence-based treatment practices.
• Assessment Proficiency: Ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments using standardized tools for mental health and substance use.
• Crisis Management: Skilled in managing complex clinical and psychosocial crises within the youth and young adult population.
• Interpersonal Communication: Strong ability to establish rapport with diverse clients and communicate effectively with individuals and teams in a multicultural environment.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of organizing, prioritizing workloads, and developing educational resources and support groups.
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation: Comprehensive understanding of relevant Acts, professional practice guidelines, and community resources for effective referrals and consultations.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $42.27 - $52.81 per hour, depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of all individuals. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Meaningful impact: As a Social Worker at Foundry Vancouver, you’ll directly support youth facing mental health and addiction challenges, making a real difference in their lives and fostering hope for a brighter future.
• Comprehensive health benefits package: This includes dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a pension plan.
• Hours: Hours: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:51 PM. Case Managers work on an Earned Day Off (EDO) schedule, allowing them to take every 10th day off by working longer hours.

WHO WE ARE:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.
From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations

• Interprofessional Collaboration: Work as part of an interprofessional team to provide clinical services to individuals, primarily youth and young adults, affected by mental health and addiction issues.
• Client Coordination: Coordinate the intake and transition of clients through the continuum of care. Assess clients, determine referral needs, and provide individual counseling, intensive case management, group therapy, and education. We work with vulnerable youth who are homeless, unstably housed, experiencing mental health concerns and substance use. Our practice is guided by the main theoretical frameworks of Harm Reduction, Attachment Theory, Trauma Informed and Cultural Humility. This work can take a Case Manager to meet a youth where they feel most safe. This can include their single room occupancy buildings, shelters, hospitals, detox, treatment centers, shared community resources or on the street.
• Treatment Planning: Formulate and implement treatment plans. Provide comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support on treatment decisions in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Team Participation: Participate in team and local committees, internal and external case conferences, and quality improvement activities.
• Community Collaboration: Collaborate with other community service providers to deliver education and training related to mental health and addiction.
• Program Development: Provide input into the development, evaluation, and delivery of services at Foundry Vancouver Granville.
  This role is essential for supporting the well-being of our clients and enhancing the effectiveness of our services.
  What You Bring: