Msw-social Worker

5 days ago

Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

**Location**:KW Campus

**Work Type**:Full Time

**Shift**:Non Union

**Summary:
- We are seeking mental health social workers who are passionate about mental health care and who embrace working in a growing and changing clinical environment. The Social Worker will conduct mental health and risk assessment of patients presenting in the Emergency Room with a mental health crisis, and recommend appropriate dispositions to the ER physician. The position involves working in partnership with Emergency Room staff and Child & Adolescent /Adult In-Patient Mental Health, along with other hospital services and community resources. The Social Worker will provide short-term crisis intervention services for clients at 850 King St. as part of our Rapid Response Team. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

**Other information:
- Masters of Social Work Degree from an accredited university
- Current registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- 3 years (minimum) clinical experience in Mental Health
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Advanced de-escalation, ASIST & Code White training preferred (training will be provided)
- Extensive experience managing and responding to a diverse range of psychiatric emergencies
- Demonstrated skills in crisis and bio-psychosocial assessment, mental status examination, differential diagnosis, short-term treatment modalities and transitional care of mental health clients
- Detailed knowledge of community services/resources
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort in using computer systems to access required Personal Health Information, typing of notes etc.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and as a part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills
- High level of maturity, professionalism & acceptance of personal responsibility
Knowledge of recovery principles
- Excellent attendance record and ability to maintain same**APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

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