Social Worker

**Role Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Providing clinical consultation, assessment, and counselling related to Clients with complex physical and mental health challenges using a variety of therapeutic modalities (Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, etc.)
- Regular monitoring, evaluating and recording Client progress according to measurable goals outlined in treatment plans
- Advocating for Clients and helping Clients connect with community-based resources, and providing resource navigation within public and private health care sectors and the community
- Preparation and documentation of psychosocial assessments, goal-oriented treatment plans for ongoing clinical services, comprehensive session notes, clinical progress reports, in-session crisis intervention, linkage to community resources, team consultation and preparation of documentation and reports for court presentation
- Liaising with colleagues, health care providers, clinic staff and management, and external providers including adjusters, lawyers, and other members of the community as appropriate related to Client’s needs
- Commitment to professional learning development activities as requested by Supervisor and/or the Clinic Director in a manner that is consistent with the duties of the role
- Commitment to OCSWSSW standards, requirements and codes of ethics

**Required Qualifications/Skills**:

- Masters of Social Work Degree (from an institution recognized by OCSWSSW)
- Can manage a diverse caseload with a combination of assessments and social work treatment
- All applicants must also have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel
- Strong communication skills (oral and written), negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and problem-solving skills (identify challenges faced by client, make recommendations to support client and family)
- Registration with OCSWSSW and a member in good standing
- Member of OASW/CASW
- Professional liability insurance of $5 million (reimbursed by EDSW)
- Two (2) years of experience working in CAS/Hospital or medical rehabilitation setting preferred

**About EDSW**

EDSW is a private community-based social work practice with a dedicated group of registered, Master’s level social workers, specializing in providing counselling and advocacy services for Clients and their family members following traumatic events such as severe physical and/or mental trauma, motor vehicle accidents, and brain injury. EDSW Social Workers additionally supports Clients by preparing comprehensive psycho-social assessment reports, preparing court-appropriate assessment and progress reports, and preparing goal-specific treatment plans for ongoing social work service delivery.

Our role in the Clients’ circle of care is to go beyond “talk therapy” by engaging with Clients in-home, in-community and virtually on an as-needed basis to assess, support and educate Clients and their families to improve daily functioning and progress.

This an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join a team of seasoned professionals and skilled trauma social workers, fostering a practice culture that is Client-focused, diverse, inclusive and encourages personal growth for our Clients and ourselves. This full-time role provides extended health benefits, use of a therapy office in mid-town Toronto, clinical supervision, ongoing education and training, and an opportunity to attend industry events and conferences. All billing, insurance coordination and collection of payments handled by the office.

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE, proof of vaccination, distancing

Application question(s):

- Willing to use own vehicle and drive to see clients in the community

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and vehicle (required)

Work Location: On the road