Clinical Social Worker - Psychotherapist

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Brockville; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver's license

Vehicle for travel

Work-life balance

Job summary

Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) seeks a Clinical Social Worker-Psychotherapist to provide trauma-informed, client-centred psychotherapy and group sessions, in person or via remote options.

The role involves assessments, treatment planning, advocacy for community supports, and collaboration with partners to deliver wrap-around care while upholding confidentiality and equity commitments.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work or Master of Counselling Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Registration in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
• Three to five years clinical Social Work/Psychotherapy experience, preferably in a community-based human service organization.
• Demonstrated experience using a trauma‑informed and strengths-based approach.
• Thorough knowledge of community resources and health determinants; knowledge of governing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, client-centred psychotherapy to individuals and groups, in-person or remotely.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Act as a client advocate ensuring access to community supports and services.
• Liaise with staff and community partners to support wrap-around care.
• Maintain proper client records and assessment notes with confidentiality.
• Contribute to developing new programs and resources.
• Train social work/psychotherapy students on placement.
• Focus on clients without benefit coverage or income for fee-for-service psychotherapy.
• Maintain high standards of accountability and records within confidentiality and College standards.
• Participate in advocacy and social action initiatives to improve community outcomes.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Strengths-based approach

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Supervision experience

Program development

Electronic Health Records

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counselling Psychology

Registration in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Clinical Social Worker - Psychotherapist

Job Title Clinical Social Worker - Psychotherapist

Employment Type (Full-Time etc.) Full-time

Total Hours of work per week 70hrs bi-weekly

Compensation Amount / Range $77,100-$92,500 annually or $42.36-$50.82 hourly

Existing Vacancy Yes No

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is a non-profit, community-governed health and social service agency that provides comprehensive primary care, health promotion and community development services.Working with partners to provide integrated health and wellness services for various communities throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties.

SUMMARY:As a member of an interdisciplinary team, theClinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist,using a trauma‑informed and strengths-based approach,is responsible for providing a range of services includingtime-limited, client-centredindividual counsellingand facilitating psycho-educational groups. TheClinical Social Worker/Psychotherapistwill collaborate and advocate with partners, community agencies and will have a strong understanding of equity as well as experience in working with diverse populations including rural dwellers, low-income communities, people living with chronic health and/or mental health issues, substance use disorders, older adults, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and others.This position is pivotal in delivering essential psychotherapy services, utilizing a diverse range of modalities.

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES:

• Maximize the functioning, independence, and resilience of clients by providing trauma informed, strength-based, time limited and client centred psychotherapeutic counselling to individuals and groups in-person or remotely as needed, and, when necessary, referring them to additional or alternative supports
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans
• Act as a client advocate ensuring that clients receive community supports, health and social services.
• Liaise with RCHS staff and community partnersto support coordinated, wrap‑around care
• Ensure appropriate treatment is delivered by maintaining proper client records and assessment notes.
• Contribute to developing new programs by identifying, recommending, and developing resources and materials and by participating in delivery of programs.
• Train social work/psychotherapy students on placement at the Centre as appropriate.
• Focus on those clients without benefit coverage or income which allows access to fee for service psychotherapy counselling services
• Ensure high standard of accountability by maintaining client records, assessment notes and correspondence within the safeguard of confidentiality and by College standards
• Participate in advocacy and social action initiatives that support a high quality of life for clients and community

Participate in case conferences as required.

Provide clinical supervision to RCHS counsellors

• Provide mental health consultations and information to CHC staff as well as partner agency staff.

Master of Social Work or Master of Counselling Psychology degree from an accredited educational institution.

• Registration in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
• Three to five years clinical Social Work/Psychotherapy experience, preferably in a community-based human service organization.
• Demonstrated experience using a trauma‑informed and strengths-based approach.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources relating to social determinants of health.
• Knowledge and proficiency in current assessment and evidence-based psychotherapeutic counselling techniques including risk assessments and interventions.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation (eg. Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, The Health Care Consent Act).
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and implementation of best practices.
• Experience and comfort working with a diverse and at-risk population.
• Experience and comfort using a harm reduction approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to inter-professional team environment.
• Clinical supervision experience.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability and comfort with setting and maintaining boundaries in a respectful manner.
• Ability to assess situations and respond appropriately and with urgency as needed.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with crises.

Passion for equitable access to care and ability to inspire others to make change to improve outcomes for persons with complex care needs.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with health care providers and other stakeholders.

• Experience with electronic health records.
• Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong computer skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in both official languages considered an asset.

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk.
• Work in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the social determinants of health.
• Incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals.
• Maintain competence and professional licence to practice.
• Support the student and volunteer placement programs.
• Promote awareness of and participates in RCHS activities.
• Contribute to the work by participating in meetings and committees.
• Work both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by RCHS.
• Contribute to RCHS’ practices of hiring, orienting, training and mentoring staff.
• Contribute to the efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services, and activities.
• Participate in the efforts to enhance capacity through staff development.
• Support and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control protocols.

OTHER:

• Ability to work flexible hours based on program needs
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle to travel between RCHS locations as needed.
• Canadian criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check that are satisfactory to RCHS
• Work/Life Balance and Supportive Culture