Social Worker (MSW) - Primary Care
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BLS OES 2024
19% below median for Social Worker in BC — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Social Worker (MSW) – Primary Care, Powell River in United States. Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr.
Key Responsibilities
- requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of a patient/client and family centred recovery model in mental illness.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
- Demonstrated understanding of health care ethics and ability to incorporate ethical decision making in practice.
Requirements
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
- Valid BC Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $42.27 - $52.81/hr CAD
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Social Worker (MSW) – Primary Care, Powell River.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (MSW) - Primary Care at Vancouver Coastal Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
This Primary Care position at Vancouver Coastal Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Vancouver Coastal Health lists compensation for this physician position at $42k to $52k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $52000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Powell River, British Columbia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($42k–$52k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Assessment, Short Term Counselling, Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Care Coordination, Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, Recovery Oriented Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments, short-term counselling, and behavioral health supports within a team-based primary care model. They coordinate individualized treatment plans and navigate community services to ensure continuity of care for patients and caregivers.
Benefits package: Comprehensive health benefits (MSP, extended health, dental), Municipal pension plan, Employer-paid training and leadership development, Wellness supports (counselling, critical incident services), Award-winning recognition programs, Exclusive discount offers. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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