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(TEMPORARY PART-TIME) SOCIAL WORKER - BORDERLINE PERSONALITY SELF REGULATION CLINIC

Whitby, Ontario
Mid Level
part_time

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Description JOB DESCRIPTION As a member of our Borderline Personality Self Regulation Clinic, you will be involved in all aspects of an adherent Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) outpatient program. You will provide clinical assessment and treatment, consultative and educational services to clients, families, community providers and referral sources.

You will have demonstrated initiative and creative approaches to challenging situations and will be willing to work collaboratively as the program continues to work towards specialized evidence-based services in a learning environment. You will have formal training and experience in DBT service delivery working with individuals in group and 1:1 who have Borderline Personality Disorder. You will work actively with our referral sources and community partners and will provide individual and group counseling, liaison with the community, consultation and education services.

Requirements

  • Masters of Social Work.
  • Registered with College of Social Workers in good standing
  • Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Certification and practice in DBT (preferred)
  • Knowledge and experience working with clients with a Borderline Personality Disorder in an outpatient population
  • 3-5 years of recent psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is desired
  • Community mental health service provision experience
  • Training and/or experience in facilitating psychoeducational groups
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required
  • The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and demonstrated competence in performance, clinical assessment, intervention and documentation
  • The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills
  • Current CPR-HCP is required
  • The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds. Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
  • Must have the ability to perform the physical demands of the position

Link to OPSEU Wage Table- This is part of OPSEU bargaining unit. Job Posting Closing: October 7th 2025 Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered. This is a 12 moths contract

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About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.