Social Worker

Social Worker - Crisis Intervention Team (Casual) Position: Social Worker - Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Dept/Health Program: Mental Health Program Posting ID: 5218 Status: Casual (x1) Role Level: AH10.6 ($44.35 - $57.61) Site: Credit Valley Hospital (Travel between THP sites will be required) Hours of Work/Shift: Monday to Friday; 12 hour shifts; All Shifts (Days/Evening/Nights/Weekends) Posted: xx Internal Deadline: xx Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research Key Responsibilities Responsible and accountable for decisions and actions in the provision and management of patient care, providing crisis intervention services in the Emergency Department Coordinating follow up services with relevant community resources Practitioner, consultant and educator for appropriate patient groups and health care team members Provide written assessment and treatment recommendations Qualifications Registered in good standing with OCSWSSW and eligible for membership with OASW M.S.W. preferred Member of OCSWSSW Experience in individual, couple and family counselling essential Previous clinical mental health experience in an acute care hospital setting is required Sound knowledge of mental health disorders, DSM IVR classifications and pertinent legislation Sound knowledge of mental status evaluations, psychosocial assessments, suicide and violence risk assessments, psychiatric history taking, and discharge planning Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team, under pressure and within a changing environment Skilled working with a broad range of client groups and their significant supports Able to maintain timely and thorough documentation Working knowledge of community resources Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Reliable, flexible and positive team player Ability to work at both Emergency Room sites- Credit Valley Hospital site and Mississauga Hospital To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal Candidates Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. EEO Statement Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr