Mental Health Social Worker I
About the role
Location:
Windsor, ON
Posting #:
025-01066
Position name:
Mental Health Social Worker I
Available Spots:
1
Bargaining Unit:
OPSEU
Department:
RCC - OAP URS
Assignment:
Status:
Temporary Full-Time
Rate of Pay:
As per the Collective Agreement – Schedule B
Shift:
Days, Afternoons
Posted Date:
2025-10-02
Deadline:
2025-10-16
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Social Worker I position involves completing the intake process for children and youth who are experiencing emotional/behavioural/social difficulties and their families. Through active liaising with parents (and/or collaterals) and community services, the Mental Health Social Worker I works with a multidisciplinary team to complete the initial intake screening to determine service needs. In addition, the Mental Health Social Worker I will provide professional and confidential services through the Urgent Response Service in a comprehensive, flexible, and timely manner, including: screening and intake of children/youth with Autism who request the service; providing service navigation for all children/youth referred; and leading the development, monitoring and evaluation of the Urgent Reponses Service Plan for those who meet the criteria for the service. The Mental Health Social Worker I will use a family centered approach with a focus on each individual’s strengths. Co-facilitation of treatment groups for children/youth may be requested.
Qualifications:
Experience with vulnerable or at-risk populations including special needs – Required
Experience working in a social work capacity with preference given to children’s mental health and/or understanding of developmental complex special needs - Preferred
Knowledge of child development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to strength-based principles of child, youth, and family centeredness
Experience working with the child and youth service system
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries
Strong organizational, verbal, written and reporting skills
Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma
Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions quickly
Valid Ontario Driver’s License, means of transportation and ability to travel on a daily basis for outreach services – Required
Education and/or Certification:
Bachelors of Social Work Degree (BSW) - Required
Current Certification of Registration issued through the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers - Required
Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.
About Hotel Dieu Grace HealthCare
At Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Windsor-Essex community through the delivery of patient-centred, valued based care. Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is a unique community hospital offering services in Mental Health & Addictions; Rehabilitative Care; Complex Medical and Palliative Care; and Children and Youth Mental Health. We offer a unique blend of services including but not limited to community and home based services. In collaboration with our healthcare and inter-sectorial partners, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is providing care in new ways and in new locations throughout the region to address barriers, improve access and patient outcomes and improve the overall patient experience.
Mental Health Social Worker I
About the role
Location:
Windsor, ON
Posting #:
025-01066
Position name:
Mental Health Social Worker I
Available Spots:
1
Bargaining Unit:
OPSEU
Department:
RCC - OAP URS
Assignment:
Status:
Temporary Full-Time
Rate of Pay:
As per the Collective Agreement – Schedule B
Shift:
Days, Afternoons
Posted Date:
2025-10-02
Deadline:
2025-10-16
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Social Worker I position involves completing the intake process for children and youth who are experiencing emotional/behavioural/social difficulties and their families. Through active liaising with parents (and/or collaterals) and community services, the Mental Health Social Worker I works with a multidisciplinary team to complete the initial intake screening to determine service needs. In addition, the Mental Health Social Worker I will provide professional and confidential services through the Urgent Response Service in a comprehensive, flexible, and timely manner, including: screening and intake of children/youth with Autism who request the service; providing service navigation for all children/youth referred; and leading the development, monitoring and evaluation of the Urgent Reponses Service Plan for those who meet the criteria for the service. The Mental Health Social Worker I will use a family centered approach with a focus on each individual’s strengths. Co-facilitation of treatment groups for children/youth may be requested.
Qualifications:
Experience with vulnerable or at-risk populations including special needs – Required
Experience working in a social work capacity with preference given to children’s mental health and/or understanding of developmental complex special needs - Preferred
Knowledge of child development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to strength-based principles of child, youth, and family centeredness
Experience working with the child and youth service system
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries
Strong organizational, verbal, written and reporting skills
Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma
Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions quickly
Valid Ontario Driver’s License, means of transportation and ability to travel on a daily basis for outreach services – Required
Education and/or Certification:
Bachelors of Social Work Degree (BSW) - Required
Current Certification of Registration issued through the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers - Required
Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.
About Hotel Dieu Grace HealthCare
At Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Windsor-Essex community through the delivery of patient-centred, valued based care. Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is a unique community hospital offering services in Mental Health & Addictions; Rehabilitative Care; Complex Medical and Palliative Care; and Children and Youth Mental Health. We offer a unique blend of services including but not limited to community and home based services. In collaboration with our healthcare and inter-sectorial partners, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is providing care in new ways and in new locations throughout the region to address barriers, improve access and patient outcomes and improve the overall patient experience.