Social Worker

1 week ago

ChathamKent, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent Full time

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees, volunteers, students and clients, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, creed (religion), national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability or any protected ground under the Human Rights Code, feel valued and respected.

We are committed to a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion including practice, environment, and communication channels.

We respect and value diverse life experiences and cultures and work to ensure that all voices are valued and heard.


Reporting to the Manager of Integrated Client Services,
the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

  • Complete detailed standardized inter-RAI assessment to determine client needs and services.
  • Implementing treatment plans that focus on strengths, wellness, and empowerment to support recovery and goal achievement.
  • Providing crisis prevention and intervention planning with the intention of preventing a relapse and/or hospitalization.
  • Engaging, educating, and supporting families through the treatment and recovery process.
  • Acting as a resource person or an advocate to assist individuals in obtaining information/accessing services/supports which are deemed needed.

Qualifications:

  • Postsecondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W.
  • Experience and a detailed knowledge of serious mental illness, usually gained by several years of working with this population.
  • Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle are required.
  • Regional services commonly accessed by the program.
  • Extremely well developed written and verbal communications skills.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, may include three days 8:30-5:00pm (Chatham Office) and one day 10:30-7:00pm (YWHO Chatham Location)

Applicants should submit a covering letter and resume by June 10th, 2024 to:
Lynne Whyte, Human Resources Generalist

Canadian Mental Health Association,
Lambton Kent Branch

Only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.

  • If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required._

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