(PERMANENT FULL TIME) SOCIAL WORKER - COMPLEX GENERAL PSYCHIATRY C (CGP C)

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS; Whitby; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Social Worker to join the Complex General Psychiatry C team in Whitby. The role involves psychosocial assessments, individual/group/family therapy, and coordination with community agencies to support discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and is registered with the OCSWSSW, with 3–5 years of psychiatric experience. Strong communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• MSW is required.
• Must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery.
• 3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is desirable.
• Knowledge of the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and commitment to reflective practice.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and PHIPA.
• Experience with community reintegration of longer-stay psychiatric inpatients.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced knowledge of theory and practice of clinical social/mental health work.
• Knowledge of social work treatment methods in mental health settings/community.
• Competence in individual, group and family therapy and crisis intervention modalities (CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioural Activation).
• Knowledge of concurrent disorders an asset.
• Experience/knowledge of the Forensic system an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds; second language asset.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Variable hours may be required due to patient demand.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessments
• Individual, group and family/couple therapy
• Liaison with community social agencies
• Active involvement as a member of an interdisciplinary team and discharge coordination and planning.

Skills

MSW

OCSWSSW registration

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Therapy modalities

Communication skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

(PERMANENT FULL TIME) SOCIAL WORKER - COMPLEX GENERAL PSYCHIATRY C (CGP C)

Job Category: Clinical Professional (Allied Health)

Requisition Number: TEMPO003874

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ontario Shores is currently seeking a Social Worker to work in Complex General Psychiatry C. Staff on this unit will work with an interprofessional care team to provide assessment, stabilization and treatment services for patients with schizophrenia and other complex mental illness. The successful candidate will be a Social Worker with sound knowledge of clinical social work in the area of mental health and addiction issues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Psychosocial assessments
• Individual, group and family/couple therapy
• Liaison with community social agencies
• Active involvement as a member of an interdisciplinary team and discharge coordination and planning.

Requirements:

• An MSW is required.
• The successful candidate must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
• 3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the College.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
• An in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges involved in community reintegration of longer-stay psychiatric inpatients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical social/mental health work.
• Thorough knowledge of social work treatment methods applied in mental health settings/community.
• Demonstrated competence in individual, group and family therapy and crisis intervention therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioural Activation, etc.
• Knowledge of concurrent disorders an asset
• Experience/knowledge of the Forensic system an asset.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Variable hours may be required due to patient demand.

To ensure your application is properly recognized as an internal application, please apply using your internal account and attach an updated resume. Applications submitted from external accounts or through third-party services may not accurately reflect your internal applicant status and could result in your application not being considered. Current employees on a leave of absence who apply using a personal email address must clearly identify themselves as internal applicants.

Job Posting Closing: October 29th 2026, please note any applicants after this closing date will not be considered