Social Worker 2 Shkaabe Makwa, Clinical Services

camh; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Toronto is seeking a full-time FNIM Social Worker 2 to provide clinical care for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis clients. The successful candidate will work as part of an inter-professional team, facilitating group sessions and supporting cultural practices. Required qualifications include a Masters of Social Work and experience with addictions and concurrent disorders. This position offers opportunities for holistic mental health care and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-graduate work experience preferred.
• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Clinical experience with FNIM individuals who have addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care as part of an FNIM inter‑professional team.
• Facilitate orientation circles and provide comprehensive assessments.
• Support Cultural Care Practitioners in conducting ceremonies.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Addiction Counseling

Education

Masters of Social Work degree

Job description

Job Description

Through its core values of Courage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan : Connected CAMH to transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental Health is Health.

Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Services is currently seeking a full-time temporary (until October 2 2026) First Nations Inuit or Métis (FNIM) Social Worker 2 to provide addictions and concurrent disorders service to FNIM clients on an outpatient basis as well as providing support to FNIM clients in CAMH inpatient services. Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is the first Indigenous‑led hospital‑based Centre in Canada established to improve the health and wellbeing of First Nations Inuit and Métis across Ontario by advancing wholistic models of mental health and wellness care that are rooted in traditional healing practices. We deliver care co‑design research and mobilize knowledge and tools to transform health systems. We action community‑identified solutions to foster health justice. Reporting to the Manager of Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Services the successful candidate will provide direct clinical care as part of an FNIM inter‑professional team. Accountabilities will include facilitating orientation circles providing comprehensive assessments group facilitation on topics of recovery and coping skills around substance use mental health and trauma limited individual counselling and discharge planning. They will also support our Cultural Care Practitioners in conducting ceremonies which may include singing drumming smudging providing traditional teachings creating sacred bundle items (eg. hand drums rattles medicine pouches) and participation in the Sweat Lodge. The candidate will liaise with other inpatient and outpatient CAMH services as well as FNIM community agencies to coordinate and deliver care. The candidate will be able to work with clients from diverse backgrounds including people who identify along the 2SLGBTQ spectrum. The candidate will be capable of providing supervision to Master of Social Work students. The candidate will contribute to Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Services program development and processes research activities evaluation and continuous quality improvement data entry is a job requirement. Ability to work flexible / evening hours may be a related duties may be assigned as required. This position will be located at 60 White Squirrel Way at the Queen Street Site.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care as part of an FNIM inter‑professional team.
• Facilitate orientation circles, provide comprehensive assessments, group facilitation on topics of recovery and coping skills around substance use, mental health and trauma.
• Provide limited individual counselling and discharge planning.
• Support Cultural Care Practitioners in conducting ceremonies, including singing, drumming, smudging, traditional teachings, sacred bundle items, and participation in the Sweat Lodge.
• Liaise with inpatient and outpatient CAMH services and FNIM community agencies to coordinate and deliver care.
• Work with clients from diverse backgrounds including those who identify along the 2SLGBTQ spectrum.
• Provide supervision to Master of Social Work students.
• Contribute to program development, research activities, evaluation, quality improvement, and data entry.
• Work flexible/evening hours as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters of Social Work degree; preferred 3 years post‑graduate work experience.
• Registered and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Eligible for adjunct/status‑only appointments with university faculties with affiliation agreements with CAMH.
• Clinical experience working with FNIM people who have addictions and concurrent disorders.
• Self‑identify as First Nations Inuit or Métis with demonstrated skills in providing quality care to FNIM clients, collaborating with FNIM service providers, and proficiency in assessment and treatment of concurrent disorders.
• Knowledge of FNIM cultures, history, historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, and social determinants of health.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community FNIM substance use service delivery networks and referral sources in Toronto and Ontario.
• Foundation of cultural/traditional knowledge systems and ability to integrate traditional teachings with evidence‑based interventions.
• Proficiency in therapeutic engagement, rapport, conflict resolution, and group facilitation.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, oral presentation and interpersonal skills – able to work independently and within a dynamic team.
• Computer skills for documenting on an electronic health record system, word processing, electronic communication, data entry.
• Bilingualism (French/English) and/or First Nations Inuit or Métis language skills are assets.

Key Skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• Acute Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Intake Experience
• Hospice Care
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Child Welfare
• Experience with Children
• Social Work
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1

EEO Statement

All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.