0000044337 - MSW, TFT

Niagara Health; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Health in St. Catharines is seeking an MSW to join the Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions team. You will provide supportive counseling, intake/screening, and crisis support within a collaborative clinical setting.

The role emphasizes CBT/DBT approaches, trauma-informed care, and strong inter-professional collaboration to link clients with appropriate services. Two sites may apply, with flexible hours and a focus on recovery.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OSWSSW) in good standing, required
• A minimum of three (3) years related clinical experience in a mental health setting working with individuals and families living with complex mental health issues required
• Formal education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy required with an asset having Motivational Therapy and/or Acceptance Commitment Therapy
• Demonstrated knowledge with two (2) years' experience in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, in a clinical mental health setting required
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating psychotherapeutic groups, specific to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness and Trauma Therapy required
• A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in providing crisis support and management required
• Requires extensive knowledge of Niagara Health's Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction services, community mental health and addiction resources
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial mental health assessments (including mental status examination, risk assessment and substance use assessments) required
• Demonstrates superior knowledge in engaging with patients and/or families who may be reluctant to seek help and establish rapport in various scenarios
• Strong ability to build effective internal and external partnerships to support care planning, care transitions, and OMHAP system development
• Good understanding of mental health diagnoses and a basic working knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Demonstrated knowledge of OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the OSWSSW
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, ongoing education and integration of research into clinical practice
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills
• Ability to foster collaborative working relationships, as part of the inter-professional team, and able to work independently
• Applies NH values, professional practice standards, recovery/client-centred philosophy to patient care and service
• Current SMG (Safe Management Group) or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training required
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
• Consistent and regular attendance required

Responsibilities

• Provide care within a collaborative and inter-professional clinical team environment that reflects recovery/client-centred care principles and values
• Facilitate/co-facilitate adult group counseling sessions and conduct intake and screening assessments
• Coordinate referrals as required and provide crisis support when needed
• Utilize CBT/DBT approaches, trauma-informed practices, motivational interviewing, and psycho-education in interventions
• Support program and system development and participate in team/department meetings
• Assist in evaluating referrals to connect clients with the most appropriate program(s)

Skills

Group counseling

Crisis support

Inter-professional teamwork

Assessment & screening

Care coordination

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

OSWSSW registration

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

• VACANCY NUMBER: 44337CC REPOST
• JOB TITLE: MSW, TFT
• STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
• DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
• LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL - ST. CATHARINES SITE (MULTI-SITE)
• HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
• POSTING DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2026
• CLOSING DATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2026
• UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION
• WAGE RANGE: $47.05 to $60.98 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions Program (OPMHAP) is looking for a MSW to support our program. The MSW will provide care within a collaborative and inter-professional clinical team environment that reflects recovery/client-centred care principles and values.

The successful applicant will provide support to the outpatient mental health department with the primary responsibilities of: supportive adult group counseling, education; system navigation; disposition support; follow up and supportive counselling; program and system development; intake and screening assessments; evaluation to ensure clients are referred and connected to the most appropriate program (s); participation in team/department meetings and other duties as prescribed. The successful applicant will facilitate/co-facilitate adult group counseling sessions, assess mental status, assess/monitor risk status, respond to questions regarding referral and discharge process, provide crisis support, coordinate additional referrals as required and to identify/support the need for further contact and intervention. The successful applicant will utilize various therapeutic modalities based on best practices for individuals living mental health and addictions issues that include skill building, CBT/DBT approaches, trauma and concurrent disorders, motivational interviewing, psycho-education, interpersonal effectiveness and recovery strategies. The successful candidate will be proficient in facilitating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and a sound working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment and Trauma-Informed approaches. The successful candidate will provide therapeutic interventions in a group setting with some individual support, as required. In addition, provide support and education to clients and their families affected by mental illness and/or addictions through collaboration with internal and external partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OSWSSW) in good standing, required
• A minimum of three (3) years related clinical experience in a mental health setting working with individuals and families living with complex mental health issues required
• Formal education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy required with an asset having Motivational Therapy and/or Acceptance Commitment Therapy
• Demonstrated knowledge with two (2) years' experience in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, in a clinical mental health setting required
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating psychotherapeutic groups, specific to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness and Trauma Therapy required
• A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in providing crisis support and management required
• Requires extensive knowledge of Niagara Health's Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction services, community mental health and addiction resources
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial mental health assessments (including mental status examination, risk assessment and substance use assessments) required
• Demonstrates superior knowledge in engaging with patients and/or families who may be reluctant to seek help and establish rapport in various scenarios
• Strong ability to build effective internal and external partnerships to support care planning, care transitions, and OMHAP system development
• Good understanding of mental health diagnoses and a basic working knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Demonstrated knowledge of OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the OSWSSW
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, ongoing education and integration of research into clinical practice
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills
• Ability to foster collaborative working relationships, as part of the inter-professional team, and able to work independently
• Applies NH values, professional practice standards, recovery/client-centred philosophy to patient care and service
• Current SMG (Safe Management Group) or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training required
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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