Social Worker II (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their interdisciplinary team at the OSI Clinic. In this role, you will provide specialized mental health assessment and treatment services to veterans and their families, focusing on work-related psychological stress and trauma. You will be responsible for delivering direct support, conducting assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those who have served our country, while working collaboratively with a team of professionals committed to excellence in mental health care. If you are passionate about supporting veterans and have the necessary qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work and 5+ years of mental health experience required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapies for PTSD and crisis response is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support and counseling to veterans and their families.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in academic activities and maintain compliance with safety practices.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Counseling

Group work

Crisis response

Communication skills

Mentoring

Knowledge of PTSD therapies

Sensitivity to military needs

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.). The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse clinicians, and social workers. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker delivers mental health treatment services to Veterans and their families.

Duties:

• Provide direct support, therapeutic interventions, education, and counseling to veterans, couples, and families.
• Provide timely and comprehensive written bio-psycho-social assessments.
• Develop and conduct groups at the clinic and outreach locations.
• Function as an effective member of an interprofessional team.
• Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies and service providers.
• Participate in academic activities including teaching and supervision of students, Social Work meetings, and peer consultation groups while maintaining all requirements for registration with OCSWSSW.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection (e.g. CROMIS) as required.
• Provide education to various stakeholders, i.e., VAC District offices.
• Design individualized treatment plans based on assessed needs in conjunction with the interprofessional team.
• Coordinate care among internal and external service providers.
• Maintain contact with referring VAC area counsellors, RCMP, and DND in the development of treatment plans and referrals.
• Write comprehensive discharge reports with follow-up recommendations.
• Utilize tele-mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities.
• Build effective collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
• Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, following the leadership of the National Centre for Operational Stress Injuries.
• Design program evaluation and satisfaction surveys within clinic guidelines.
• Participate in research.
• Participate in program and discipline-specific committees and task groups.
• Work in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies, and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace policy.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Social Worker providing services in Mental Health.
• Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and knowledge of substance misuse required (PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR).
• Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response.
• Experience working in an interprofessional service delivery model is mandatory.
• Experience with assessment of police, veterans, and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset.
• Experience working with families and couples is required.
• Training in EFT is an asset.
• Experience in group work is required.
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service-related mental health problems.
• High level of knowledge, skill, and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relations.
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices, and Teamwork.
• Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members.
• Experience providing clinical services via telemedicine or other clinical platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.