Social Worker II (RAAM Clinic/ Acute Consult Service)

OVERVIEW

The Rapid Access Addition Medicine (RAAM) clinic offers support to individuals requiring help with substance use disorders. The clinic provides care for addiction issues, including assessments, counselling and prescriptions for medications that may helpwith lessening cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The Acute Consult Service (ACS) provides specialized care to inpatients at MGH who require addiction support while admitted to hospital. As an integral member of an interprofessional team supporting both the RAAM clinic and the ACS, the Social Worker will provide individual and group counselling, therapy and system navigation support using a holistic approach that is trauma informed, gender transformative and anti-oppressive. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with other professionals in the Mental Health and Addiction Program to ensure timely and appropriate coordination of care for clients with complex health and social needs. Using an evidence-based approach, the Social Worker will also provide case management and community-based support to RAAM/ACS clients and their families/caregivers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conduct comprehensive clinical client assessments that incorporate a health equity lens
- Participate in the development, implementation and review of individualized, client-centred, interprofessional care plans
- Provide evidence-based counselling,therapy and/or case management services for individuals impacted by substance use/dependence and/or mental health challenges
- Work with others to develop, implement and evaluate the Social Work role using evidence-based treatment approaches and up-to-date research findings
- Provide education and support to groups, individuals and families using evidence-based approaches and knowledge building that is innovative and progressive
- Provide evidence-based brief family support for client families/significant others, focusing on issues including crisis intervention, adjustment to ongoing mental health issues, and the development of coping and adaptive behaviors
- Provide resource identification, referral and linking to relevant community/hospital programs and services
- Facilitate referrals to community resources with and on behalf of client, families and significant others
- Consult and collaborate with colleagues in the community and other members of the interdisciplinary team in all aspects of care planning, implementation and follow up
- Advocate with, and on behalf of, clients when required to ensure timely and equitable access to programs and services
- Provide necessary information and act as liaison between families/significant others, other service providers in the healthcare system, the hospital and community
- Participate in the provision of educational programs within the division of Addictions and Mental Heath
- Maintain up-to-date client files/charts that align with all Collegeand Organizational requirements
- Adhere to all best practice guidelines where available/applicable
- Participate as an engaged and collaborative team member in all team functions/activities
- Ensure timely completion of all administrative tasks required of staff
- Develop and maintain professional competence including completion of all organizational training requirements
- Maintains current and appropriate College membership as regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
- Completes any necessary training related to privacy and security, and complies with any privacy and security policies and procedures, to ensure appropriate handling of personal health information
- Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

- Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work, or equivalent degree, as recognized by the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Must be a member of the OCSWSSW in good standing.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 3-5 years experience working with adults living with substance use/addictions, mental health challenges, and concurrent disorders.
- Experience with preventing and responding to crises.
- Training, knowledge and experience in anti-oppressive, gendertransformative approaches to care/treatment.
- Demonstrated competency and experience working with diverse communities using a health equity lens.
- Experience using a range of therapeutic modalities that are client-centred and strength-based and evidence-based.
- Extensive knowledge of and specific training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Experience in case management, therapy/counselling, care planning and group facilitation.
- Thorough knowledge of, and proficiency in, current best practice assessment and counselling techniques for individuals, families and groups.
- Knowledge and experience applying conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Sound knowledge and experience working with adults with histories of trauma, abuse, self-harm and/or suicidal behaviour.
- Well-developed individual, family and group assessment and intervention skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of related legislation.
- Knowledge of adult mental health and substance use/addiction resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interprofessional team environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of theOccupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- - All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

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