Job Description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

We have rewarding career opportunity for a Social Worker to join our talented team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addictions treatment in Canada.

Hours: Temporary full time for up to 8 months

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package career investment funding/tuition reimbursement funding
• Free staff parking
• Free access to professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running, and direct access to John Dean Park
• Onsite dining room with gourmet meals
• Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid and the opportunity to develop knowledge of mental health and addictions care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series.

Homewood Ravensview is a private 75-bed mental health, trauma and addiction facility offering evidence-based, medically-led, inpatient services for first responders, military, veterans, executives & professionals, adults, and young adults. Located in North Saanich on 28 acres of forested hillside, Homewood Ravensview offers clients a comfortable and safe environment featuring serene ocean views from spacious rooms, welcoming common areas and a world-class team of physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors and 24-hour nursing professionals.  

As a Social Worker, you will be an integral part of a collaborative culturally-competent interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. You have the clinical skills and expertise to assess, plan, develop, coordinate and provide assessment, treatment rehabilitation strategies and support services to clients under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager and the Psychiatrist. You will function as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary teams in providing the appropriate treatment approaches to clients within inpatient services and outpatient programs, accessing community services while integrating psychosocial principles and providing a strong client advocacy role.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide client-centered treatment and recovery-oriented support to clients
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments including in vivo discipline specific assessments, multidisciplinary assessment instruments, client self-assessments, family assessments, and reports by other service providers
• In collaboration with the client and other stakeholders, develop individualized client treatment/recovery plans
• Assume responsibility for the treatment, recovery process, and support of assigned clients within the context of primary worker and the larger team
• Provide direct assistance with symptom management including delivery of medication, 24-hour crisis support and develop therapeutic rapport
• Facilitate an optimally supportive environment
• Advocate for clients and promote self-advocacy and client self-determination as appropriate

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Registration with the College of Social Workers
• Trained in and experienced with CBT, CPT and DBT (hands on work preferred)
• Ability to work with a range of complex/comorbid mental health conditions and provide evidence-based approaches to treat them
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective computer skills
• Strong report writing skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills and experience in assessment, treatment and research preferred

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, and as required by BC Health Authorities, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Ravensview requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including compensation principles or approach for a role or job function, organizational tenure, experience, qualifications or premium skills, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography and work performance. Pay range for this position is $31.69 - $47.30.

Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

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