Social Worker

Position: Social Worker (MSW)

Status: Full Time

Department: Mental Health - ACTT

Union Association: OPSEU

Salary: $44.67 to $57.90/hour

Position Summary:

Reporting to Program Manager, Outpatient Services, and under the supervision of ACT team leader, the Social Worker is responsible for offering a full range of client-centred clinical services in a facility and/or community setting. Responsibilities, include but are not limited to, clinical and risk assessments, providing consultation, coordination, education and providing advocacy and liaising with community partners, conducting individual and group therapy. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Social Worker promotes the role of community treatment and collaborates with community resources to help meet the needs of the individual. The Social Worker works in accordance with BGH policies and the regulations of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Requirements:

Education/Specific Training Requirements:

• Master's Degree in social work from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Valid Class G Ontario driver's license, current driver's abstract and proof of current vehicle insurance in good standing is required to participate in community programming, home visits and/or traveling to satellite offices.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and professional development as evidenced by participation in programs, courses, seminars that enhance skills and knowledge.
• May accompany police to visit individuals in their homes.
• Current BCLS and CPR certification
• Demonstrated competency to administer naloxone in emergent situations.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training required

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of three years' experience providing individual and group psychotherapies within hospital-based services strongly preferred
• Proven ability to conduct bio-psycho-social assessments; risk assessments, advocacy and referral required
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing social work services, including treatment methods such as individual, group and family therapy, to persons with an acute and/or severe mental illness.
• Experience providing a range of evidence based therapy modalities, including Cognitive behavioural therapy, Narrative Therapy, brief Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical behavioural therapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy, MBT, trauma-informed therapy, motivational interviewing and crisis intervention/management.
• Specific knowledge of social work theories and practices to develop, implement and evaluate treatment/rehabilitation plans
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria set out within the DSM 5 for the following disorders but not limited: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar and Related Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including, but not limited to, The Mental Health Act, The Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, The Regulated Health Professionals Act, The Substitute Decisions Act, The Health Care Consent Act, and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the OCSWSSW.
• Knowledge of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Standards
• Knowledge of psychopharmacological
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, cooperatively and constructively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• In-depth knowledge of community resources, programs and agencies available to clients and families.
• Participates in research and continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated sensitivity and awareness of the stigma frequently experienced by persons carrying a psychiatric diagnosis
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering multicultural and 2SLGBTQ sensitive care environment
• Support and supervision provided to social work students
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience working in a computerized environment, sound knowledge and understanding of computer-based operations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attendance and availability required