Social Worker

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Social Worker provides services to clients and/or their Substitute Decision Maker (SDM), family members, and other support persons in the client’s life when applicable. From herein, the job description will refer to clients and/or others for this purpose. The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment and intervention that addresses the psychosocial needs of the clients and/or others. The Social Worker is an integral part of the Interprofessional team, providing a social work perspective and acting as a liaison and/or consultant to internal and external programs within the scope of practice. Identifies opportunities for and participates in quality improvement activity within the care setting.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) level position requires autonomy, leadership and specialization in practice.

The goals of Social Work practice are to restore, maintain and enhance the quality of life by assessing, mobilizing strengths and coping capacities, providing treatments to modify patterns of relating, and acting, linking people to necessary resources, addressing environmental stressors individually/collectively and providing psychosocial education related to wellness and subjective well-being.

THIS POSTING IS FOR AN EXISTING VACANCY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, family status, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG.

By promoting a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, we ensure that our values of care, compassion, and commitment are reflected in every aspect of our work. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are committed to upholding these values, we encourage you to apply and join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future.

St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education/Experience:

• Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from an accredited university with training and/or certification in a specialty area preferred (e.g. mental health, or concurrent disorders)
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Recent/relevant clinical experience in a mental health field (minimum 5 years).
• Experience related to client care for people from Indigenous, mental health and addictions populations.
• Specialized clinical experience and/or training may be required or preferred for some positions.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of the Substitute Decision-Makers Act, Health Care Consent Act, Public Guardian & Trustee Act and the Mental Health Act
• Thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Advanced knowledge of values and ethics, theory and best practices of clinical social work.
• Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health of Indigenous people and the social consequences and risk factors associated with client conditions (i.e. addictions, mental health )
• Advanced knowledge of family systems and family dynamic skills in working with families.
• Advanced knowledge of community systems and resources for the purposes of networking between the facility/program and other services.
• Ability to manage a complex clinical practice in a mental health care setting.
• Ability to independently provide psychotherapy and group therapy.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, mental health disorders, concurrent disorders and dual diagnoses.
• Understanding of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model of Care.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills in a mental health care setting.
• Ability to reduce barriers, intervene early & deliver quality mental care that clients and families need.
• Ability to complete complex analysis, using advanced clinical knowledge, skill and judgement to synthesize assessment information, provide a social work diagnosis, and develop appropriate psychosocial treatment plans to ad