Social Worker 2, Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker with a Master’s Degree to join the Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Vancouver, BC.  Apply today to join our team!

As a Social Worker with VCH you will:

• Work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based psychotherapy, psycho-social support and other therapeutic interventions, and education and consultation to client/family to clients referred to the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic.
• Deliver education regarding OSI to individuals, couples, families and community professionals.
• Assess clients’ progress and provide ongoing support.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with stakeholders including Veteran Affairs Canada, RCMP, Department of National Defense and external agencies involved in the care of clients.
• Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics and follow guidelines of the National Centre for Operational Stress Injuries.

About the Operational Stress Injury Clinic (OSI)

The Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other anxiety disorders; depression; chronic pain, etc.). These clients are referred by Veterans Affairs Canada, RCMP and the Department of National Defense.