Social Worker 2

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital seeks a Social Worker 2 for its Inpatient Psychiatry unit. The role requires a Master's in Social Work, clinical skills, and experience with psychiatric patients. This full-time temporary position is a part of a dedicated team committed to innovative patient care. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal and counseling skills, driven by a mission to improve community health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work required.
• Experience with psychiatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of community resources and psychiatric illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling to patients.
• Conduct research and stay updated on regulatory standards.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal Skills

Research

Education

Master's in Social Work

Member of Ontario College of Social Workers

Job description

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About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Temporary position until approximately August 08, 2026.

This position is for the Inpatient Psychiatry unit, B6 / D6.

Rotation / Shifts

Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Master's in Social Work with a clinical concentration from a university of recognized standing;
• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
• Recent experience working with acute and long-term psychiatric patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings;
• Knowledge of various psychiatric illnesses, dementia, competency, etc.;
• Excellent knowledge of community resources specific to psychiatric patients and their families;
• Demonstrated experience in providing both group and individual counseling;
• Ability to perform research;
• Sound knowledge of regulatory standards regarding the provision of health services;
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills;
• Superior interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated skills in teaching and consultation;
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training;
• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

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