Social Worker - Early Psychosis Intervention (Family Support)

Njoyn; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brant Community Healthcare System is seeking a Social Worker (EPI Family Support) for outreach services focusing on early intervention in psychosis. You will provide intensive social work services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with families and community resources to support recovery. This role values personal development and community impact within a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Centralized Education Fund

HOOPP Pension Plan

Employee Assistance program

Discounted onsite parking

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in mental health services.
• Experience in outpatient/community and substance abuse treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive social work services to families and caregivers.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with community resources for client recovery.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Analytical and organizational skills

Excellent case coordination skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Mental Health Outpatient and Social Work, the Social Worker (EPI Family Support) will provide outreach intensive services with screening, psychosocial assessment, therapeutic interventions, community and client education, accessing resources both clinical and community for clients experiencing psychosis and referred to the Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (PEPP) program. Emphasis is on the early intervention of psychosis and on recovery and rehabilitation. This position is an outreach service of Mental Health Services at Brantford General Hospital.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide intensive social work services to Families and Caregivers referred to EPI and Mental Health Services and be a team member of both interdisciplinary Adult/Child Mental Health teams.
• Provide service to clients utilizing acceptable methods of delivery of social work service. This requires competence in patient and a family education, the assessment and screening of individuals, couples and families and abilities to utilize the treatment modalities of intensive case management, individual therapy, marital/family therapy, and group therapy.
• Awareness of and ability to use/collaborate with community resources to assist clients to maximize their recovery.
• Work in collaboration with district supports in addressing specialized treatment approaches for individuals experiencing a first episode psychosis.
• Deliver services in community settings as well as offices in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk and clients' homes.
• Work within EPI philosophy in supporting individual clients in their recovery by assessment of their needs and development of goals. (E.g. leisure/recreation, housing, medical, vocational) and support families/friends with their loved one's recovery through education individually and through family support group. Able to conduct case management review and aftercare supports. Provide resource information and presentations to professional and community groups on topics related to EPI and mental health.
• Participate on community boards and committees related to mental health and addiction issues.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with referral sources (e.g. physicians, nursing staff, and colleagues). Provide appropriate feedback to them regarding progress with clients through the course of those involvements.
• Utilization of written reports on consultations, assessments, and the provision of progress notes and termination summaries for client's files.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Member of good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Completion and regular updates of the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention program.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in mental health services.
• Preference will be given to hospital, outpatient/community and substance abuse treatment experience.

Mandatory Competencies

• Excellent psychosocial assessment
• Treatment skills of client of the service/hospital utilizing modalities of intensive case management, individual, marital/family and group therapies (specifically Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and CBT for psychosis), and the understanding of community-based resources are essential
• Excellent case coordination skills and ability to consult and provide peer consultation on caseload with peers
• Analytical and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle and respect confidential information with tact and diplomacy are essential.
• Ability to work effectively with hospital colleagues and community partners
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during theapplication processis available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.