Msw-social Worker

8 hours ago


Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have an opportunity for a part-time **Social Worker (MSW) within MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS - Emergency Crisis Services team.**

**How Social Workers support our teams at Grand River Hospital**:
We are seeking a mental health social worker who is passionate about mental health care and who embraces working in a growing and changing clinical environment. The Social Worker will conduct mental health and risk assessment of patients presenting in the emergency department with a mental health crisis, and recommend appropriate dispositions to the emergency physician.

The position involves working in partnership with emergency department staff and Child & Adolescent/Adult In-Patient Mental Health, along with other hospital services and community resources. The social worker will provide short-term crisis intervention services for clients at 850 King St. as part of our Rapid Response Team. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

**At Grand River Hospital, the Social Worker (MSW)**:

- Masters of Social Work Degree from an accredited university
- Current registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- 3 years (minimum) clinical experience in Mental Health
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Advanced de-escalation, ASIST & Code White training preferred (training will be provided)
- Extensive experience managing and responding to a diverse range of psychiatric emergencies
- Demonstrated skills in crisis and bio-psychosocial assessment, mental status examination, differential diagnosis, short-term treatment modalities and transitional care of mental health clients
- Detailed knowledge of community services/resources
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort in using computer systems to access required Personal Health Information, typing of notes etc.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and as a part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills
- High level of maturity, professionalism & acceptance of personal responsibility
- Knowledge of recovery principles
- Excellent attendance record and ability to maintain same

**At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with**:

- A thorough onboarding and orientation program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
- Career mentorship
- Wellness programs**APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).


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