**Position:**Social Worker **Department:**Mental Health & Addictions Duration Approximately Three (3) Months with the possibilty of extension

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Work required; Master’s degree preferred
• Must be able to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Recent clinical experience (within last 2 years) in a mental health and/or addictions setting
• Demonstrate experience with substance use interventions (i.e. Motivational Interviewing (MI), Stages of Change)
• Experience developing and facilitating group psychotherapy is an asset
• Advanced knowledge of community resources and service systems that support individuals with concurrent disorders required

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to provide a wide range of counselling, support, advocacy and educational services to clients and family members, as required
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care
• Demonstrated critical problem solving and decision making skills
• Exemplifies our organizations C.A.R.E. values
• Must be involved in continuing education and demonstrate commitment to quality improvement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to organize and prioritize work load
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention to ensure the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Excellent attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER