Mental Health Social Worker II

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Windsor, Ontario is seeking a Mental Health Social Worker II to provide clinical treatment for children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The role demands collaboration with schools and community service providers. Candidates must have a Master's in Social Work and relevant certifications, along with experience working with this demographic. This position ensures a supportive work environment and values diversity while fostering community connections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mental health services for children.
• Ability to assess emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment to children and families.
• Work with community service providers and school boards.
• Develop family-focused treatment plans.

Skills

Experience with children experiencing social, emotional and behavioral needs

Critical decision-making

Independence and initiative

Clinical assessment skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving ability

Team collaboration

Biopsychosocial treatment application

Crisis intervention skills

French language proficiency

Education

Masters of Social Work Degree

Certification from Ontario College of Social Workers

Job description

Shift

Days, Afternoons

Posted Date

2025-11-06

Deadline

2025-12-12

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, the Mental Health Social Worker II will carry out their responsibilities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team offering clinical treatment to children/youth who are experiencing emotional/behavioral/social challenges and their families. This position involves working closely with the school boards, Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society, and other relevant community service providers. The Mental Health Social Worker II provides direct clinical services in the areas of individual, group, and family treatment, within the Outpatient Counselling and Therapy department or the Intensive Treatment Services program. The Mental Health Social Worker II is responsible for developing a family-focused treatment plan, providing service coordination, and consulting with school personnel and community providers as needed. The Mental Health Social Worker II is responsible for delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations. They comply with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and are proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioral needs – Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions quickly
• Demonstrate high level of judgment, independence, and initiative
• Clinical skills to assess signs and symptoms of a range of emotional and behavioural disorders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving ability to think analytically, innovatively and independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with other community partners
• Ability to apply biopsychosocial treatment principles for clients with pervasive mental illness
• Well-developed assessment, interviewing, counseling, treatment skills, crisis intervention skills and risk assessment skills with an ability to apply these skills on campus and in the community
• French language proficiency is considered an asset
• Possession of a valid Ontario driver’s license and liability insurance to facilitate frequent travel and transport of clients within catchment area – Required

Education and/or Certification

• Masters of Social Work Degree – Required
• Current Certification of Registration issued through the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers – Required

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services. HDGH is firmly committed to diversity, striving to ensure our organizational structures are representative of the demographic, ethno-cultural, linguistic and geographic characteristics of the communities we serve. We value the opportunity to provide equitable employment opportunities and accessible employment practices for all communities, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, members of identified visible minority groups and racialized communities.

Location

Windsor, Ontario, Canada's southernmost destination that shares the same latitude as Rome, Italy; Napa Valley, California; and Barcelona, Spain. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the miles of spectacular waterfront parkland that invites walking, cycling or rollerblading. Living directly across the border from Detroit, Michigan also places you on a cosmopolitan stage where arts, culture, big‑league sports and entertainment are just moments away. Best of all, you can enjoy access to all these big‑city advantages while living in the relative tranquility (and low costs) of a much smaller, friendlier community. Commute times are typically 10 - 15 minutes, even from near suburbs. With some 109 different ethnic cultures represented, Windsor is also a place where you'll find a broad range of religious practices, cultural activities, and cuisine. With a reputation for warm and welcoming hospitality, we are a great community to live in and to raise a family.