Social Worker, Addiction Services

PHC

. Provide therapeutic clinical counseling to clients, families and groups affected by substance use .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeVancouver • CanadaJunior💰 CA$45 - CA$56 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in therapeutic clinical counseling, comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, and the development of treatment plans in addiction and mental health contexts. Proficient in case management, community resource navigation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Masters Degree In Social WorkCurrent Registration With British Columbia College Of Social WorkersKnowledge Of Drug And Alcohol Addiction IssuesSkills In Case Management And Supportive CounselingAbility To Conduct Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic Clinical CounselingComprehensive Biopsychosocial AssessmentsTreatment Plan DevelopmentCase ManagementIndividual And Group TherapyResearch ParticipationCommunity Resource NavigationEvidence-Based Treatment PracticesPsycho-Educational Group FacilitationKnowledge Of Psychiatric Diagnoses

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationSupervision And MentoringPresentation SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Client RecordsWord Processing SoftwareDatabase Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Masters Degree In Social WorkCurrent Registration With British Columbia College Of Social Workers

Industry Keywords

Addiction TreatmentMental HealthHIV/AIDSComplex PainMental Health ActAdult Guardianship ActFreedom Of Information ActInterprofessional TeamsCommunity ServicesDrug And Alcohol Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide therapeutic clinical counseling to clients, families and groups affected by substance use
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and social work assessments
Formulate and implement treatment and care plans with interprofessional teams
Provide case consultation, follow-up support and discharge planning
Assess client needs and facilitate access to community services and rehabilitation programs
Make referrals to addiction treatment, recovery, residential, family therapy, vocational and other support programs
Maintain electronic client records, assessments, progress notes and reports
Provide guidance and collegial information to social workers and interdisciplinary care providers
Participate in development and evaluation of drug and alcohol programs within Providence Health Care
Teach and supervise social work students
Develop and deliver education sessions, presentations and training
Maintain workload statistics and analyze trends
Conduct approved interdisciplinary social work research and special projects
Participate in committees, group meetings, continuous improvement and community partnership activities
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university, or Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
One year 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
Post graduate continuing education in therapeutic intervention models in addictions and mental health preferred
Knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction issues and evidence-based treatment practices
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and practice guidelines for various disorders, including complex concurrent disorders
Ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments using mental health and addictions frameworks and tools
Ability to plan, implement and evaluate client interventions
Knowledge of community resources and ability to make effective referrals
Skills in case management, resource and supportive counseling, and individual and group therapy
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act, and Freedom of Information Act
Ability to educate clients, families and healthcare professionals and deliver presentations, in-services, psycho-educational and support groups
Ability to participate in research
Proficiency with personal computers, word processing and database management software
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position