Social Worker

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is seeking a licensed Social Worker to provide expert mental health assessments, therapeutic support and education for inpatients and their supports.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and physicians, and help bridge outpatient services before and after inpatient/ER treatment under the Mental Health Program. The role requires active OC SW membership, a minimum of 3 years' experience on a Schedule 1 inpatient unit, and strong

Qualifications

• Active OC SW membership required (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers).
• Minimum three (3) years recent experience on a Schedule 1 mental health inpatient unit.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with inpatients/outpatients and their supports.
• Proficiency with evidence-based modalities (Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing).
• Demonstrated clinical leadership with a track record of results.
• Strong psychosocial screening, assessments and consultation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with peers, families and community partners.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert mental health assessments, therapeutic support and education to STEGH inpatients and their supports.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and physicians; build partnerships with community health services.
• Support outpatients therapeutically to bridge pre/post inpatient and ER treatment.
• Report to the Manager of the Mental Health Program and contribute to program goals.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

CBT techniques

Adult learning

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Posting Dates: August 12, 2026 - August 18, 2026

At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.

The mission of the STEGH Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Program is to care for those who access our services, enable their participation in related decisions concerning treatment, and proactively coordinate their access to other health care services if required. It supports treatment, recovery, learning and continuous improvement through the delivery of evidence-based, safe, efficient, quality-oriented, and values-driven services. A recovery approach assists clients in developing personalized, goal directed supportive care plans that offer skill development and education.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

A Social Worker will provide expert mental health assessments, therapeutic support and education to registered STEGH inpatients and their supports. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and physicians and develop strong partnerships with other community health services. Supporting outpatients therapeutically will also be required to help maintain and bridge supports pre and post inpatient and ER treatment. The inpatient clinician will report to the Manager of the Mental Health Program.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Regulated Health Professional who holds current active membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Minimum Three (3) years recent experience working on a Schedule 1 mental health inpatient unit;
• Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with Inpatients and outpatients and their supports experiencing mental health and addiction challenges within the context of individual and group therapy
• Ability to provide support using evidence-based treatment modalities such as Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to effect positive change in the individual’s mental state and coping
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills with a proven track record of achieving results and sustained outcomes
• Advanced knowledge and skills in completing psychosocial screening, assessments and consultation
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with peers, outpatients, families, and community partners
• Advanced ability to promote the values of interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Ability to demonstrate a facilitative teaching approach with outpatients, families, staff and community partners, and a good working knowledge of adult learning principles
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to positively influence others and develop trusting internal and external relationships
• Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position
• Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program