Social worker assistant Jobs in Oshawa, ON

Social Worker / Psychotherapist - Bilingual

CFSD is a non-profit, charitable organization. The mission of CFSD is to provide help, hope and healing to individuals, young parents, couples and families, regardless of beliefs. We do this through evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy, education and support. Since 1981, CFSD has been helping people in the Durham region, from all religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, to deal with a variety of issues including trauma, gender based violence, couple and family conflict and mild to moderate mental health issues like anxiety and depression. CFSD is also a bilingual organization, and endeavours to employ bilingual staff.

CFSD's Renewal Psychotherapy Division is currently seeking a Bilingual Social Worker / Psychotherapist for a full-time 16 month contract position. This individual will report to the Clinical Manager and will be responsible for providing individual, couple, family, and group therapy. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for referring clients to other community agencies and professionals to increase the support and services needed by the client.

The primary duties required for this position include, but are not limited to :

• Provide intake assessment, consultation, analyze and assess the needs of clients to determine individual case plans and appropriate therapy
• Formulate and implement treatment plans utilizing applicable resources and establishing suitable timeframes for achievement of goals
• Evaluate the treatment of services by seeking feedback from clients to determine overall effectiveness and recommend appropriate alterations to ensure optimal outcomes
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group programs
• Manage and meet targets for clinical caseload and maintain direct service requirements
• Participate in clinical program development and implementation
• Manage administrative duties, including client statistical reporting systems as per funding requirements
• Maintain confidential clinical records of treatment contacts and assessment information for report management purposes utilizing tact and discretion at all times
• Complete timely assessments for agency group programs and submit paperwork to appropriate staff personnel
• Positively and professionally represent the agency in the community by collaborating with community partners on various projects and initiatives as assigned
• Supervision of students if required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Candidates are invited to indicate their interest in this position by sending a resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Pierce at e.pierce@cfsdurham.com.

ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Individual and Family Services

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