Social Worker, MSTRS & OASIS Programs

Job Number:

J0322-2289

Job Title:

Social Worker, MSTRS & OASIS Programs

Job Type:

Perm F/T

City, Province, Country:

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Job Category:

Healthcare Professional

Open Positions:

1

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

Position Summary

As a Social Worker, in our MASTRS & OASIS Programs, (programs for older adults), you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our older adult clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Hours of Work: Permanent, full-time. 35 hours a week. Some evening and weekend work is required.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment for the client relevant to biopsychosocial history, diagnosis and ability to make effective use of treatment
• Integrate the biopsychosocial history into the treatment plan
• Develop and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team, community supports and families.
• Facilitate group counselling sessions
• Provide individual counselling in support of patient's specific needs and goals
• Ensure continuity of care is maintained through the transfer of information
• Work with the clinical team to initiate community treatment orders
• Establish relationships with key community supports
• Discharge planning
• Prepare referrals to appropriate community services
• Document in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team

What we're looking for

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Registered member of OCSWSSW
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Demonstrated experience working with addictions and concurrent psychiatric disorders
• Trained in therapy interventions used in mental health (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing)
• Knowledge of standardized and non-standardized assessments
• Experience in program development and delivery
• Knowledge of local community social services

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.