{"id":1160264,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vancouver-coastal-health-team-leader-s2b-primary-care-social-work","title":"Team Leader (S2B), Primary Care (Social Work)","company":{"id":1049464,"name":"Vancouver Coastal Health","domain":"vch.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/vancouver-coastal-health","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Vancouver, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":52,"max":65,"currency":"CAD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":92000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T23:27:22Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:27:35Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Salary Details\nThe salary range for this position is CAD $52.25/Hr. - CAD $65.27/Hr.Job Summary\nCome work as a Team Leader, Primary Care (Social Worker) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Primary Care Support team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join our team!\nWithin the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, the Team Leader, Primary Care (Social Work) oversees and coordinates the delivery/daily activities of designated programs/areas. Evaluates services to ensure program/service needs are met and liaises with key partners on the achievement of program goals and objectives. Promotes interdisciplinary practice and fosters a safe environment for staff and clients. Provides leadership for the delivery of a service, working in partnership with the organizational resource areas, including Professional Practice, Clinical Education, Clinical Quality and Safety, and other organizational key partners, to ensure a high standard of care founded in best practice and standards of care.\nProvides supervision to staff which may include Concurrent Disorders Clinicians, Clinical Counselors, Care Coordinators and/or support staff such as Community Liaison Workers and Clinical Support Attendants. Provides continuous communications, conflict resolution, performance recognition, coaching, performance management, safe work environment, facilitates client transitions, and manages workload and staffing issues. Supports the Manager with programs related to attendance wellness promotion, respectful workplace, accommodation, recruitment, hiring, selecting, mentoring and retaining staff.Maintains a clinical caseload, plans and implements social work services by conducting social and psychosocial assessments; participating with clients, family, community support and interdisciplinary team in case management meetings and maintaining related client records.\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nCurrent full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.\nMaster of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.\nFive (5) years recent related clinical experience working with individuals with mental health and/or primary care needs including two (2) years supervisory and/or leadership experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.\nValid B.C. Driver's license and local area travel requiring the use of a vehicle may be required.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nBroad knowledge of systems thinking as it related to social work process.\nBroad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.\nBroad knowledge of case management and practice within a client and family centred care model for clients with complex health care needs.\nKnowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.\nBroad knowledge of counselling skills and clinical practice models.\nDemonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.\nKnowledge of cultural diversity in youth and families, and culturally safe ways of engaging.\nDemonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments.\nDemonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision-making and problem solving.\nDemonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.\nDemonstrated ability to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate group programs, as applicable.\nDemonstrated ability to function as an effective team leader, motivator, coach/mentor, and team member within a multidisciplinary setting.\nDemonstrated ability to model and foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team working environment.\nDemonstrated ability to provide clinical and administrative supervision and consultation.\nDemonstrated skills and ability to facilitate team building and to work both independently and collaboratively.\nDemonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.\nDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.\nDemonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes open and direct communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving.\nDemonstrated ability to set priorities, organize work, and meet deadlines.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.\nDemonstrated ability to operate related equipment.\nPhysical ability to perform the duties of the position.\nBasic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.\nClosing Statement\nThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.\nWHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?\nVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \"going first\" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.\nComprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan\nGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities\nWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families\nAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers\nAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff\nAt Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. 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