Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS, we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, we serve with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

• Brantford General Hospital – Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris – Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services, supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With over 130 years of service, BCHS is evolving with a renewed focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care, Connected Teams, and a Healthy Future for our patients, our people, and our community. Our culture is shaped by our core values and pillars:

Core Values: Be Bold and Courageous | Commit to Excellence | Champion Equity | Be Trustworthy
Four Pillars: Patient-First | People-Centred | Partnership-Based | Progress-Focused

These values reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare—right here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS?

• Investing in You – Access to a centralized Education Fund, tuition support, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling – Within a standard work week
• Career Growth – Internal job postings, mentorship programs, and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations – Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture – Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters – Peer Support Team, Wellness Committee, Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety – Comprehensive safety programs for all
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits –– Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards, reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion – We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring, retention, and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits, policies, and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards – Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
• Community Impact – Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility – Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace, as individuals treat one another—and the communities we serve with dignity, empathy, and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness, setting clear expectations, and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services, the successful applicant will be working as a member of the Early Intervention (Walking Alongside Youth-WAY) interdisciplinary team serving youth and young adults aged 16-25 years who are experiencing, emerging and/or persistent mental health and addictions issues in Brant Haldimand and Norfolk regions. This role is responsible for mental health social work assessment, counselling, crisis management and system navigation when needed.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work Degree from an accredited University School of Social Work
• Current certificate of registration with the College of Social Service and Social Work

Core Competencies

• Experience with multiple modes of clinical intervention including but not limited to crisis, psychosocial assessment, CBT, DBT, Coordinated Care Planning, Trauma Informed approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other evidenced based care approaches that can demonstrate a measurable impact on improving care and outcomes for youth and young adults.
• Clinical competence and commitment to quality patient care
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to cultural competency related to Indigenous people and the related trauma from systemic racism and colonization.
• Excellent understanding of the effects of intergenerational trauma and cultural based approaches to healing and evidenced based care.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of Recovery Model of Practice as outline by the Mental Health Commission of Canada
• Competency to provide service to individuals with Concurrent Disorders
• Evidence of ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent client assessment skills, including a mental status exam
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Ability to work with persons with Serious Mental Illness
• Ability to provide therapeutic interventions in group context.
• Must have good organizational skills to be able to cope with a fluctuating workload and competing demands.
• Crisis assessment and intervention experience; solution-focused therapy
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Experience with program design and implementation and asset
• Direct experience and capacity to work with youth including TSLGBTQ and gender fluid issues is considered an asset.
• Experience in virtual care considered an asset.
• Access to a vehicle is required to due to travel to multisite locations and outreach in Brant and Haldimand and Norfolk counties is expected in this role
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life, including people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, Indigenous identities, abilities, and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please inform us when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.

AI Use in Hiring
Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or algorithms to screen, assess, or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.