Social Worker

OPSEU

Job Title : Social Worker

Status : Temporary Full Time

Department : Social Work-CYFP

Program : Mental Health & Addictions

8 Hour Shifts, days Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location : Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule : $44.670 - $57.900 per hour

Posting Reference : 2600000320

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 3 February 2026 and closing at 11 : 59 pm on 10 February 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with a multidisciplinary team the Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, group psychotherapy, brief individual and family therapy and discharge planning for children and youth with psychiatric illnesses admitted to the inpatient unit. This position also supports outpatients, carrying a small caseload and facilitating one group per week in that department. As determined by the resource needs, he / she may also provide care in some or all of the following components of the program : urgent care and intensive ambulatory services with consultation with other health care providers. The successful candidate will work effectively with the members of the multi-disciplinary team in establishing and monitoring processes to improve intervention and continuity of care for patients, and collaborative relationships with other care providers in the Region. The Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician participates in program and other committees.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Psychotherapy or equivalent is required.
• Certification / membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), in good standing, is required;
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders within a hospital based and or community setting is required.
• Minimum of 2 years providing individual, group and family psychotherapy to children and youth with psychiatric illnesses is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice guidelines pertaining to the treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders;
• Demonstrated skill in mental health assessment and crisis management;
• Proven ability to work effectively with other health care providers and community service and school board providers;
• Proven organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;
• Proven to have strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
• Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;
• Must be willing to travel from site to site

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.