Community Clinician Rsw- Oats

POSITION TITLECommunity Clinician
- RSWSHIFT TYPEMonday-Friday (Days)DEPT/PROGRAMOutpatients ServicesJOB CLASSRegistered Social WorkerEMPLOYMENT TYPETemporary Full Time up to 1 yearRATE OF PAY$43.86-$54.96 per hourWORK SCHEDULE37.50 hours weekly as per scheduleEMPLOYEE GROUPOPSEUPOSTING TYPEOpenPOSTING DATENovember 19th, 2024HYBRID ELIGIBLEYesNUMBER1Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Clinical Manager, Outpatient Services is currently seeking a Community Clinician for the Outpatient Assessment and Treatment Service (OATS). The purpose of the position is to provide professional services of assessment, evidence based treatment and evaluation of the individual.

**Please note: This position is hybrid eligible meaning both in office and off site. The in-office location will be 287 Bayshore Drive Midland, ON.**

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments, documentation including evidence based treatment and responses, assessment of activities of daily living and general health issues, interview and observe clients, family, other service providers
- Work collaboratively with the client, multidisciplinary team and community partners to develop, implement and evaluate the client’s recovery plan of care. Communicate with stakeholders regarding client’s progress and any specific concerns related to wellness.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic treatment strategies and crisis management strategies with clients, families, other service providers.
- Support client rehabilitation and community integration in collaboration with community partners and primary care providers
- Liaise with community agencies/facilities to meet the needs of the population being served, provide information and promote and advocate for community based programs and services. Provide health teaching and knowledge translation as appropriate.
- Develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate different treatment modalities i.e. group and individual therapies for example, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and other evidenced based therapies as appropriate. Participate in data collection, research and program evaluation projects; participation on committees

**REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Job requires current registration as a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Valid CPR Certificate and a valid Ontario Driver's Licence.
- Recent mental health experience, with preference for community experience in a mental health facility or service, including familiarity with the recovery philosophy, and trauma informed care
- Experience developing and leading therapeutic groups and providing individual therapies such as CBT and DBT
- Advanced knowledge of and experience with the theories and best practices of your regulated profession(related to mental health illness/addiction)
- Proven experience with evidence based assessment, treatment, interventions and best practices
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, analytical thinking, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

**HOW DO I APPLY?