Social Worker

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Windsor is seeking a Social Worker to provide client-centered mental health crisis response services. The ideal candidate will have experience in adult mental health, excellent communication skills, and relevant educational qualifications. This role involves assessments, crisis support, and coordination with ongoing services. Commitment to diversity and equity is essential in our hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working in adult mental health.
• Knowledge of mental health support services in Windsor and Essex County.
• French Language Proficiency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered mental health crisis response services.
• Conduct assessments and planning for clients in crisis.
• Monitor and evaluate the achievement of goals.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem solving ability

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor/ Master of Social Work

Registered with the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers

Job description

As per the OPSEU Collective Agreement – Schedule A

Posted Date:

2025-11-18

Deadline:

2025-12-09

Position Summary:

The Community Crisis Centre is a client-centered mental health service delivery model that provides crisis response services to individuals who are experiencing an acute mental illness and/or psychosocial crisis. Using the principles of client-centered care, the Social Worker will provide services to clients, which includes assessment, and planning, crisis support/counseling, medical intervention, environmental interventions and crisis stabilizations, provide appropriate referrals to ongoing services and supports, monitor and evaluate the achievement of goals, provide information, consultation/collaboration, and advocacy. This position contributes to the hospital mission by being a team member, which ensures confidentiality, quality, and client-centered health care in the community.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience working in adult mental health – Required
• Proven crisis intervention skills and good knowledge of mental health illness and social problems
• Knowledge of mental health support services in the Windsor and Essex County
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all patients, staff and visitors
• Clinical skills to assess signs and symptoms of psychiatric illness, experience with psychosocial, and risk assessments
• Good problem solving ability, and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently, or as a Crisis team
• French Language Proficiency is an asset

Education and/or Certification:

• Bachelor/ Master of Social Work – Required
• Registered with the Ontario College of Certified Social 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.

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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.

Please note: If you need an accommodation for a disability for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our Recruitment Coordinator at ext. 73024.

Contact: Jessica McMahon, Administrative Assistant Human Resources, 519-257-5111 ext. 73023.

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