Social Worker - BSW

Ross Memorial Hospital; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Social Worker to join their Mental Health Interdisciplinary Team. The role involves assessing psychosocial factors, providing counselling, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Essential qualifications include a BSW and OCSWSSW membership. Located in Lindsay, Ontario, this position requires strong communication skills and prior psychiatric experience. A compassionate approach to patient care is fundamental.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' psychiatric experience required.
• Experience in individual and family therapy.
• Familiarity with Electronic Documentation Standard.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate psychosocial and emotional factors.
• Develop treatment plans and provide individual counselling.
• Participate in team conferences and maintain case records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Crisis intervention

Comprehensive psychosocial assessment skills

Team building skills

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

Member of OCSWSSW in good standing

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Job Number

J0725-1179

Job Title

Social Worker - BSW

Job Type

Permanent Part Time

Union

OPSEU

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Community Counselling

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

July 31, 2025

Closing Date

August 6, 2025

Salary

$39.160 - $50.770/Hour

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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Position Summary

The Social Worker functions as a member of the Mental Health Interdisciplinary Team and as such is involved with cases of a complex clinical nature and is responsible for: assessing and evaluating the psychosocial and emotional factors salient to assigned cases; developing treatment plans; providing group and individual counselling/therapy; providing crisis intervention; providing follow-up counselling; participating in team conferences, staff meetings and professional development activities; maintaining appropriate case records; program statistics; participating in the planning and evaluation of the MH program and performing other duties as required.

The Mental Health program is currently seeking a Permanent Part-time Social Worker.

Effective date: August 25, 2025

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) from an Accredited University School of Social
  
  

Work

• Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in good standing
• BCLS certification
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Knowledgeable of the Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Two (2) to three (3) years' experience related psychiatric experience required in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting
• Two (2) years' experience in facilitating therapy teaching and support groups
• Knowledge of community resources and referral protocols and positive relations with external agencies
• Experience in individual and family therapy required
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and team building skills
• Experience in crisis intervention
• Comprehensive psychosocial assessment skills
• Sound knowledge of psychopharmacological medications
• Familiarity with medical and community-based models of care
• Experience with Electronic Documentation Standard
• Concurrent Capable
• Understanding and practice of Infection Control procedures
• Experience in Motivational Interviewing
• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis
  
  

Hours of Work

Must be able to work day eight hour day shifts Monday through Friday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.

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