MSW-Social Worker

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand River Hospital is seeking a part-time Social Worker to support Child & Adolescent Mental Health Outpatient Services. The role involves working with children and adolescents to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis management, and collaborative care in a multidisciplinary setting, aiming to improve mental health outcomes. Ideal candidates will hold a Master of Social Work degree and possess a strong commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and patient support.

Benefits

Thorough onboarding and orientation

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Access to an ongoing education fund

Career mentorship

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Clinical experience with children & adolescents in mental health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and treatment guidelines.
• Registered in good standing with OCSWSSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and treatment recommendations.
• Triage referrals and manage crisis interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Crisis Management

Mental Health Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

POSITION : Social Worker (Midtown)

WORK TYPE: Part-Time

HOURS OF WORK : Mon-Wed, 7.5 Hour Days, 8:30-16:30

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Outpatient Services. While your primary focus will be in outpatient, you may also be called upon at times to support the needs of the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (CAIP).

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial and family system assessment, treatment recommendations, referral and discharge planning for children and adolescents in response to the unique and complex needs of this population
• Triage referrals from community partners including family physicians and pediatricians to help ensure the right patients are seen at the right place at the right time
• Able to adapt model of care interventions, including working within a 1-3 session model, provide risk assessment, crisis management and recommendations, referral and discharge planning for children and adolescents in response to the unique and complex needs of this population
• Actively involved in family education initiatives aimed at enhancing coping and reducing distress
• Works effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team in establishing and monitoring processes, improving continuity of care for patients, and enhancing collaborative relationships with other care providers
• Participates in service committees and quality improvement initiatives as required
• Engages in professional development and continuing education
• Assists with program development and evaluation as required Participates in team building, service development and improvement activities striving to contribute to a healthy workplace environment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree with registration in good standing with OCSWSSW
• Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health disorders, preferably within a hospital based outpatient service setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice guidelines pertaining to the assessment and treatment of child and adolescent disorders
• Demonstrated skill in mental health assessment and crisis management
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to WRHN Mental Health & Addiction Program comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety
• Proven ability to work effectively with other health care providers and community service and school board providers
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities
• Proven to have strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Good attendance record
  
  

At WRHN We Support Our Team Members With

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs
  
  

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Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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