Social Worker II (TPT 0.8 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Mental Health Centre seeks a dedicated Social Worker to join its Youth Psychiatry Program. You will provide person-centered services to transitional-aged youth and their families, engaging in assessment, therapy, and advocacy. With a focus on best practices in mental health, this role involves collaboration with a clinical team to ensure effective support and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Experience working with youth and families is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for youth.
• Develop and implement discharge plans and crisis intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for clients.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Therapeutic Intervention

Risk Assessment

Advocacy

Clinical documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Community Resource Knowledge

Crisis Intervention

Teaching and Education

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

As a member of the Youth Psychiatry Program, you will use best practices to provide person-centred Social Work services to transitional-aged youth and their families. This includes assessment, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning; in collaboration with the clinical team, clients, families, and hospital and community partners.

Duties:

• Assessment, short-term goal-focused treatment, and support to youth and their families and caregivers.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy following best practice standards.
• Complete risk assessment and crisis intervention plans for clients at chronic high risk of self-harm and suicide.
• Engage clients, families, and caregivers in clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies with the interdisciplinary team.
• Advocate on behalf of clients, families, and caregivers for appropriate services and resources.
• Collaborate, consult, and liaise with team members and community resources.
• Provide timely and comprehensive written bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment, and discharge reports.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of a professional social worker.
• Document on the clinical record according to hospital, college, and legislative standards.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required.
• Participate and lead in research and program evaluation.
• Participate in teaching, education, and supervision of Social Work students.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly Social Work Peer Consultation groups and discipline meetings.
• Keep current with hospital policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Stay updated on professional standards by reviewing current literature, attending educational events, and networking with colleagues.
• Participate in program and discipline-specific committees and task groups.
• Provide educational presentations to community groups.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedule, including day and evening hours as required.
• Work in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies, and procedures of the ROHCG.
• Ensure a work environment aligned with The Royalu2019s Anti-Racism, Discrimination, and Harassment-Free policy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical Social Work experience in a mental health setting.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Experience working with youth and families in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge and experience in concurrent disorders, mood and anxiety, trauma, and evidence-based treatments.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inter-professional clinical environment.
• Competence to perform psychotherapy and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), or other modalities, with preference given to those holding certificates/certification.
• Understanding of early onset of psychosis and other mental health issues, including substance use, in youth, in both individual and group settings.
• Excellent knowledge of community resources related to youth and families.
• Knowledge of recovery-based programs.
• Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (e.g., MHA, PHIPA, The Health Care Consent Act).
• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• High proficiency in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• English language proficiency at level A- in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing; bilingual (French/English) is an asset.