-R Social Worker - Masters TFT MHOP

Job Description

SOCIAL WORKER (MASTERS) (23-R445)

Bargaining Unit : OPSEU

Status : Full Time TEMPORARY

Department : Mental Health Outpatient Program

Site : St. Joseph's Health Centre

Shifts : Days

Rate of Pay : $44.56 - $56.75 per hour

The Mental Health Outpatient Program requires full time highly organized team players who will join our interprofessional team to assist us in carrying out the mission of St. Joseph's Care Group. This role requires a demonstrated appreciation of client-centred strength based care including the importance of accessibility, accountability, best practices and evaluation. It also requires knowledge and / or experience with decision guide processes, brief services including group and individual counselling, motivational interviewing, evidenced based practices, and holistic programming.

Qualifications :

• Masters of Social Work Degree and current registration with the OCSWSSW
• Knowledge and experience with referral processes and triage, decision guide processes and system navigation, assessing and treating individuals with serious and persistent mental illness
• Demonstrated skills in assessments, treatment, individual and group counselling
• Training and experience in motivational interviewing and solution focused methods, principles in self management and strengths-based interventions
• Experience / training in a variety of evidence based therapies such as : solution focused therapy, EMDR, CPT, CBT, DBT, and group therapies, ASIST training or equivalent
• Knowledge and skills in a range of theoretical perspectives, psychosocial rehabilitation principles, self-management and holistic wellness approaches
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interprofessional team with skills, knowledge and attitudes in : interprofessional communication; patient / client / family / community-centred care; role clarification; team functioning; collaborative leadership and interprofessional conflict resolution
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, cultural practices and understanding of the impact of colonization on Indigenous populations an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, judgment, critical thinking skills, problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to utilize technology to effectively document in electronic medical records and retrieve relevant information
• Knowledge of the work and programs within St. Joseph's Care Group mental health and community resources, and an understanding of relevant legislation (i.e., Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, PHIPA), knowledge of other community services and programs for adults
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT