Masters Prepared Therapist

Cornwall Community Hospital; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Community Hospital seeks a dedicated social worker to provide care for sexually assaulted individuals and victims of intimate partner violence. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Social Work, relevant experience in trauma, and strong interpersonal skills. This role emphasizes patient safety and community networking, with a commitment to independent work and crisis management.

Benefits

Certified in non-violent crisis intervention

Experience in criminal court

EMDR Trained

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trauma and intimate partner violence.
• Demonstrated case management experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to sexually assaulted persons and victims of intimate partner violence.
• Develop a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

Skills

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

As a specialist in social work the incumbent will provide comprehensive care to sexually assaulted persons and victims of intimate partner violence as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements of the job

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience and demonstrated expertise in trauma, dissociation and the symptomatology related to sexual assault and intimate partner violence or relative experience
• Demonstrated case management experience
• Valid driver's license and access to own transportation
• Proven ability to manage crisis situations
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop a community network
• Ability to work independently
• Strong written and communication skills
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety

Assets :

• Certified in non-violent crisis intervention
• Experience in criminal court
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)