Social worker msw - child & youth mental health

Job summary

Working within the context of a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing a patient and family-centered approach, the MCH MUMC CYMHP Social Worker conducts mental health assessments and/or provides case management and /or treatment to children, youth and their families, often on an urgent basis to high acuity patients, in the Mental Health Assessment Unit (MAU). The Social Worker delivers a range of evidence-based treatment to individuals and families including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotion-focused family therapy (…

Job details

Working within the context of a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing a patient and family-centered approach, the MCH MUMC CYMHP Social Worker conducts mental health assessments and/or provides case management and /or treatment to children, youth and their families, often on an urgent basis to high acuity patients, in the Mental Health Assessment Unit (MAU). The Social Worker delivers a range of evidence-based treatment to individuals and families including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and collaborative assessment and management of suicidality (CAMS). The Social Worker contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects, and provides consultation/liaison to other hospital-based teams and community agencies. The Social Worker provides education to the public and other professionals on issues relevant to the field of child and youth mental health. Qualifications • Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work • Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers • Minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience in a pediatric mental health setting providing full courses of treatment • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the provision of evidence-based modalities (i.e., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing) within a pediatric mental health population an asset • Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act • Demonstrated expertise and experience in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and engaging in crisis intervention with children, adolescents, and families • Demonstrated expertise and strong knowledge base in the occurrence and rage of child and youth mental health disorders and difficulties • Expert knowledge of local and regional community-based resources to aid with assessment, transition planning, and discharge • Experience triaging as asset • Demonstrated proficiency in documentation • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills • Problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills • Ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team

Listed skills

• Health · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Interviewing · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

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