Social Worker Ma Ft Seniors Op Services

**Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Health Care Professionals**

**Status: Full Time**

**Department: Seniors' Outpatient Services**

**Site: St. Joseph's Hospital**

**Shifts: Days**

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Social Worker provides services to clients and/or their Substitute Decision Maker (SDM), family members, and other support persons in the client's life when applicable. From herein, the job description will refer to clients and/or others for this purpose. The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment and intervention that addresses the psychosocial needs of the clients and/or others. The Social Worker is an integral part of the interprofessional team, providing a social work perspective and acting as a liaison and/or consultant to internal and external programs within the scope of practice. Identifies opportunities for and participates in quality improvement activity within the care setting.

The MSW level position requires autonomy, leadership and specialization in practice.

**Qualifications**:
**Education & Experience**:

- Master of Social Work degree (MSW) with training and/or certification in a specialty area preferred (e.g. geriatrics, addictions, mental health, concurrent disorders, rehabilitation, etc.)
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Advanced knowledge of values and ethics, theory and best practices of clinical social work
- Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health of Indigenous people and the social consequences and risk factors associated with client conditions (i.e. addictions, mental health )
- Experience related to client care for people from Indigenous, geriatric, and addictions and mental health populations
- Advanced knowledge of family systems and family dynamic skills in working with families
- Advanced knowledge of community systems and resources for the purposes of networking between the facility/program and other services.
- Indigenous educational background directly related to social work preferred.
- Indigenous language fluency and/or Indigenous cultural education an asset
- Specialized clinical experience and/or training may be required or preferred for some positions

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Ability to manage a complex clinical practice in a health care setting
- Ability to independently provide psychotherapy and group therapy.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Ability to complete complex analysis, using advanced clinical knowledge, skill and judgement to synthesize assessment information, provide a social work diagnosis, and develop appropriate psychosocial treatment plans to address psychosocial stressors that impact well-being.
- Assessment and treatment of complex psychosocial issues.
- Expertise secondary to specialized training and experience related to client care for people from populations including; Indigenous, Geriatrics, addictions and Mental health
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently, interdependently, and participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams within the workplace, community, and ministries/agencies
- Strong time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making skills
- Ability to use independent judgement and maintain confidentiality of records, actions, and information

**CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
- May be required to attend various work locations and provide own transportation.
- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

**_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _**

**_Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._**
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