Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Health Care Professionals
Status: Full Time TEMPORARY
Department: Mental Health Rehabilitation Level 2
Site: St. Joseph's Hospital
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $46.01 - $59.65 per hour

The Social Worker provides services to clients and/or their Subsitute Decision Maker, family members and other support persons in the client's life when applicable. The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment and intervention that addresses the psychosocial needs of the clients and/or others. The Social Worker is an integral part of the interprofessional team, providing a social work perspective and acting as a liaison and/or consultant to internal and external programs within the scope of practice.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Master of Social Work degree (MSW) with training and/or certification in a specialty area preferred (e.g. geriatrics, addictions, mental health, concurrent disorders, rehabilitation, etc.)

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• Thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• Advanced knowledge of values and ethics, theory and best practices of clinical social work

• Comprehensive understanding of the social determinants of health of Indigenous people and the social consequences and risk factors associated with client conditions (i.e. addictions, mental health)

• Experience related to client care for people from Indigenous, geriatric, and addictions and mental health populations

• Advanced knowledge of family systems and family dynamic skills in working with families

• Advanced knowledge of community systems and resources for the purposes of networking between the facility/program and other services.

• Indigenous educational background directly related to social work preferred.

• Indigenous language fluency and/or Indigenous cultural education an asset

• Specialized clinical experience and/or training may be required or preferred for some positions

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to manage a complex clinical practice in a health care setting

• Ability to independently provide psychotherapy and group therapy.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

• Ability to complete complex analysis, using advanced clinical knowledge, skill and judgement to synthesize assessment information, provide a social work diagnosis, and develop appropriate psychosocial treatment plans to address psychosocial stressors that impact well-being.

• Assessment and treatment of complex psychosocial issues.

• Expertise secondary to specialized training and experience related to client care for people from populations including; Indigenous, Geriatrics, addictions and Mental health

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Ability to work independently, interdependently, and participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams within the workplace, community, and ministries/agencies

• Strong time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making skills

• Ability to use independent judgement and maintain confidentiality of records, actions, and information

• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions. Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

• St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply.

  Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.