Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM26-022E

Title:

Social Worker II (TPT 0.8 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Part-time

Contract End Date:

10/02/2026

FTE:

0.8

Job Schedule:

Days

Unit:

Outpatients

Department:

Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders

Union:

OPSEU Local 479

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

As part of the Substance Use & Concurrent Disorders team, you will provide person‑centred Social Work services for clients with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental or physical health conditions.

Duties:

• Collaborate within the SUCD Program and with hospital and community partners, including acute care, public health, withdrawal management, and treatment programs.
• Provide evidence‑based assessments, consultation, and psychotherapy (individual, group, couples, family) for clients with complex concurrent substance use, mental health, and physical health issues.
• Advocate for clients, families, and caregivers to access appropriate resources and supports.
• Complete rapid risk assessments, develop crisis intervention plans, and respond effectively to crises (e.g., suicide risk, intoxication).
• Engage clients, families, and community supports in interventions and risk‑reduction strategies, ensuring continuity of care and coordinated community follow‑up.
• Assess social determinants of health and assist with related needs (housing, transportation, medication coverage).
• Utilize evidence‑informed therapeutic approaches (MI, CBT, DBT) within a trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction framework.
• Facilitate multiple concurrent‑disorder group therapy modules using MI, CBT, and DBT.
• Maintain workload measurement and required data collection.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, and supervising Social Work students.
• Maintain OCSWSSW registration requirements.
• Attend peer consultation, Social Work meetings, and discipline‑specific activities.
• Remain current on hospital policies, procedures, legislation, and professional best practices through education and literature review.
• Provide educational presentations to community groups and conferences.
• Liaise and consult with community service providers.
• Comply with staff and client safety policies and practices.
• Support an environment aligned with The Royal’s Anti‑Racism, Harassment and Discrimination‑Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Must have experience as a clinical social worker in a mental health and substance use treatment setting.
• Training and experience with individuals with severe and complex substance use and concurrent mental health disorders is mandatory.
• Training and experience in individual, family, and group work is mandatory.
• Training and experience working with individuals with opioid use disorders, alcohol use disorders, and other substance use disorders is mandatory.
• Training and experience with motivational interviewing, DBT and CBT is preferred.
• Demonstrated presentation, training and group facilitation skills.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Knowledge and experience with harm reduction interventions, including safer injection practices and overdose prevention and response, is required. Knowledge and experience working with public health and related community agencies.
• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with high risk drug use and blood borne infections and STIs.
• Experience identifying the signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal or intoxication, and opioid withdrawal or intoxication is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in inter-disciplinary teams, collaboratively within hospitals and the community.
• High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
• Travel may be required.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

44.67 to 57.90 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.