Job Description

Joining us in Fernie, B.C., you'll have a pivotal role providing social work services to in-patients attached to the Elk Valley Hospital (EVH). You will provide comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct psychosocial care, counseling, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self-management.



Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 16:00. This is a relief, full-time opportunity until August 29, 2025 or the return of the incumbent. Once hired into a relief role, employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with relief positions and lead to regular employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide urgent responses, psychiatric assessments, and treatment planning for individuals referred to psychiatric services. Offer supportive treatment for patients in both short-term and long-term care, helping them navigate complex psychological needs. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients. Support the emotional, mental, and social well-being of patients while assisting them in developing coping strategies and accessing necessary resources.

What we Offer:

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.



Competitive pay and shift premiums Career growth Employer paid training/education Balanced lifestyle

About Us:

Interior Health is a Canada's Top Employers 2025! We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.


Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. * Current valid driver's license.