Salary range: CAD $42.27/Hr. – CAD $52.81/Hr.

Location: Powell River, BC.

Responsibilities

Within the context of a team‑based model of care and in collaboration with the Primary Care Provider (Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner) and other members of the PCN Interdisciplinary team, the Primary Care Social Worker assesses, plans, implements and evaluates social work care for patients/clients and caregiver(s). The Social Worker develops and maintains partnerships with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model as co‑designed by the PCN Partners (local Division of Family Practice, VCH Community of Care and First Nations Partners).

The Social Worker cares for patients/clients and caregiver(s) who are experiencing health and/or social challenges. The Social Worker provides direct care activities such as bio‑psycho‑social‑spiritual assessments, short‑term counselling and related behavioural health supports, establ...