Social Worker, Mental Health

3 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Clinical Services

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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**JOB SUMMARY**:
Provide individual, couple, family, and group counselling services for persons with severe and persistent mental health concerns. Provide crisis stabilization, treatment, case management and case consultation services. Provide social work intervention and treatment and act as a professional resource to a diverse, interdisciplinary team. Provide screening and psychosocial mental health assessments to individuals referred to the program for the purpose of triage, determining service needs and eligibility status. Act as an external resource to other mental health and community service providers.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION**:

- Masters degree in social work required

**KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of 3 years clinical social work experience in assessment and counselling in a mental health setting is required
- Clinical experience in community mental health preferred
- Formal training in evidence based best practice is preferred. Examples include: cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, group psychotherapy, family therapy, trauma therapy, addictions and concurrent disorders treatment
- Working knowledge of relevant provincial legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act) pertaining to services provided by a community agency
- Knowledge of community resources relevant to the provision of mental health and related services
- Formal training in mental health assessment and a working knowledge of mental health diagnosis are required

**SKILLS**:

- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Computer literacy is required
- French language skills are an asset

**SPECIAL CONDITIONS**:

- Must provide own transportation and be able to travel throughout the Niagara Region to other offices, work locations, or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons. Employees who use their personal vehicles for approved Region business shall ensure they are adequately insured with their personal insurance carrier. It is the employee's responsibility to possess and maintain a valid driver's license of the appropriate class to carry out their job in accordance with Corporate Policy.
- Support clients in their travel to locations in the community when it is relevant to the client’s recovery plan as per program policy (which allows the option of staff transporting clients in their personal vehicle)
- In accordance with Corporate Criminal Records Check policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records check, including vulnerable sector screening, and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate prior to commencing employment
- Be available to work flexible hours including weekend and/or evening hours as required
- Vaccinations as recommended in Public Health policy

**Closing Statement**:
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- Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
- Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 - Human Resources Department

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