Social Worker (BSW), Community Treatment Order, Temporary Part-time, Alliance Wide

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Stratford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) for a temporary part-time role focused on implementing Community Treatment Orders. The position involves collaboration with healthcare providers, travel across Huron and Perth Counties, and requires strong communication and assessment skills. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Current registration with a regulated college in Ontario, such as OCSWSSW.
• Minimum 2 years experience providing clinical services to individuals with serious mental illness.
• Completion of a crisis intervention certificate program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate implementation of Community Treatment Orders in Huron and Perth Counties.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and service providers.
• Ensure consumer/survivors have access to necessary case management.

Skills

Assessment skills

Counselling skills

Problem solving

Public education

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work

Job description

POSTING DATE: April 4, 2025 POSTING #168-25 (OPSEU)

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: SOCIAL WORKER (BSW)

Community Treatment Order

Temporary Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Treatment Order Social Worker facilities the implementation of

CTO’s in Huron and Perth Counties. They work with psychiatrists, physicians,

service providers, consumer/survivors, and families to promote the use of CTO’s,

to ensure CTO’s are implemented appropriately, to ensure service provider

participants fulfil their commitments of CTO’s, to ensure consumer/survivors on

CTO’s have access to case management. They work toward CTO’s and

develops ongoing communication among providers and consumers. This position

requires travel throughout Huron and Perth Counties.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Outpatient Mental Health

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $39.16 to $50.77 per hour

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work
• Current registration with a regulated college in Ontario, such as OCSWSSW
• Minimum 2 years experience in providing professional clinical services to people with serious
  
  

mental illness.

• Knowledge and familiarity with Bill 68 and other changes to the Mental Health Act, and Rights
  
  

Advice

• Completion of a crisis intervention certificate program or equivalent experience and education.
• Current basic CPR.
  
  

Abilities

• Well-developed skills in assessment, service coordination, counselling, group facilitation, problem solving and public education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by individuals in acute mental health distress and by individuals with severe mental illness.
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the application of treatment modalities to support individuals with serious mental illness.
• Knowledge of mental health reform and values, principles of recovery, Mental Health Act, PHIPPA, Health Care Consent Act and Public Hospitals Act.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and information to other providers and to consumer/survivors and their loved ones
• Ability to develop community resources supportive of the implementation of CTO’s
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Self-directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development

• Personal transportation with a valid Ontario driver’s license and auto endorsement insurance.
  
  

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive workplace. HPHA is committed to creating an environment where all staff, physicians, volunteers and patients see themselves reflected in the workforce, physical surroundings and the broader community, and where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be who they are while receiving fair and equitable supports and opportunities. Upon individual requests, attempts will be made to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.