Social Worker Msw-tft Child

**Ref# 25OPP155**

**1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ Social Worker MSW**

**Woman & Children's Program**

**It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event**

**you are successful.**

**Why Join Us?**
- **Impactful Work**: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

top talent.
- **Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)**: We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

**About the role**:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager, CAMHU, with a matrix to the Director, Health Professions and Collaborative Practice, the

Social Worker provides a range of services to children and adolescents experiencing mental health crises.

The Social Worker will participate as a member of an interprofessional team working with children and adolescents

with complex emotional, behavioural and/or psychiatric difficulties. The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Social

Worker requires advanced skills in individual and family assessment and treatment as well as the ability to work

independently, establish therapeutic relationships, provide consultative services, communicate effectively and

respond to crisis situations. The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Social Worker will monitor the progress of and

provide to the care of at risk youth, will contribute to the assessment and management of risk in interprofessional

contexts, will liaise with community agencies to gather assessment information, will develop realistic discharges

plans and will refer youth to the appropriate service agencies and community providers.

Education and Regulation
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, from an accredited university
- Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

required

Experience
- Minimum 3 years recent experience in child & adolescent mental health
- ASIST (applied suicide intervention skill training) required
- Demonstrated current competence and clinical expertise in child & adolescent mental health
- Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of community child & adolescent mental health services in Northwestern

Ontario
- Experience dealing with all areas of child health including child protection
- Experience and knowledge with developing suicide/self harming safety plans
- Experience with First Nations communities in the North West Region

Skills & Knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to establish therapeutic relationships and knowledge in individual youth and family

assessment and treatment
- Demonstrated knowledge of theories related to children’s mental health and knowledge related to work with

families
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Child Protection Legislation, Mental Health Act and Health Care Consent Act
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources and agencies providing support and services to

youth with mental health illness
- Broad understanding of and relationships with service providers in the care pathway of Indigenous children and

adolescents who experience mental health issues
- Knowledge of the health care landscape, including the roles of local provincial and federal providers
- Demonstrated outreach and program development skills to meet local and regional needs
- Demonstrated knowledge of culturally appropriate care
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