Social Worker

**Position**:Social Worker (MSW)

**Department**:Mental Health and Addiction Outpatient Program Services

**Position Status**:Full-time

**Temporary Contract End Date (if applicable)**:N/A

**Union**:PARA

**Number of Positions**:1

**HOURS OF WORK**:
**WHY WORK FOR US**:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:

- The Registered Social Worker (RSW) provides services to children, adolescents, and transitional age adults manifesting an eating disorder, along with their families/supports within our Outpatient Eating Disorder Program including the Day Treatment Program
- The RSW has the clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, coordinate and provide treatment and support services to child and adult patients, along with their families/supports.
- The Registered Social Worker functions as an interprofessional team member, providing a range of clinical services, including assessment, group, individual, couple and or family therapy where indicated, as well as community liaison and collateral work regarding clients.
- The RSW role models professional and organizational core competencies

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:

- Masters level in Social Work or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience and ability in the provision evidence-based and/or manualized individual and group therapy in a mental health setting
- Registration with the appropriate College or professional association. Membership with Eating Disorders-related provincial or national level programs preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years recent and relevant experience, with specific experience (or demonstrated interest) working in an Outpatient Eating Disorder Program

**WHO YOU ARE**:

- Knowledge and experience (or willingness to acquire) in current evidence-based eating disorder assessment and treatment methods including: Family Based Treatment, CBT, CBT-E, DBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and group therapy.
- Demonstrated commitment to a family-centred / systemic treatment orientation.
- Demonstrated collaborative working relationship with interprofessional team members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly in an interprofessional team setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Models both professional and organizational core competencies.
- Complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.

**OUR COMMITMENT**:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.