Social Worker II (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Duties

• Work with an adult population with a serious mental illness (schizophrenia and related disorders) and their families
• Assessment, treatment, and support to clients and families
• Complete risk assessment, crisis intervention plans, and clinical needs assessment
• Provide education and treatment in individual and group settings for patients and families
• Liaise with appropriate residential settings and community resources
• Discharge planning, in collaboration with the clinical team and families
• Advocate on behalf of clients and families for appropriate services and resources
• Engage client, family, and significant others in the clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies with the interdisciplinary team
• Develop and leadgroups
• Attend monthly Social Work discipline meetings
• Attend and participate in monthly Social Work Peer Consultation Groups
• Assist with planning and implementation of Community Treatment Orders
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of a professional social worker
• Document on patient’s clinical record according to hospital, College, and legislative standards
• Maintain work load measurement and data collection (. RAI) as required
• Participate and lead in research and program evaluation
• Participate in supervision, teaching and education of Social Work students, and support students from health related disciplines
• Participation in hospital Social Work and quality improvement requirements
• Keep current of hospital policies and procedures and applicable legislation
• Keep up to date regarding professional standards by reviewing current literature, attending educational events, networking with colleagues, etc.
• Participate in Program and discipline specific committees and task groups
• Provide educational presentations to community groups
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient / client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Discrimination & Harassment-Free Workplace Policy

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Social Work
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in a mental health setting
• Discharge planning experience and knowledge of community resources is essential
• High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
• Experience in group work preferred
• Knowledge of Cognitive and / or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is preferred
• Client centered approach
• Experience with recovery-based programs for the seriously mentally ill is an asset
• Experience working with Concurrent Disorders population asset
• Conflict resolution knowledge
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to work variable hours, evenings and weekends
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression.Bilingual (French / English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range : $44.67 to $57.90 per hour