Social Worker, MIMH

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health centre in Toronto is seeking a Social Worker for the Maternal Infant Mental Health program. You will engage pregnant and parenting young mothers in therapeutic interventions and provide support in various settings. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, be registered for independent practice, and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of $55,340 per annum with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Eligible for independent practice of the Control Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario.
• Registered in good standing with The Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Minimum 3 years experience in infant, child, youth or parenting counselling.

Responsibilities

• Engage pregnant and parenting young mothers in psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provide single session client consultation and crisis intervention.
• Ensure family voice is integral to service.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft

Outlook

TREAT

Job description

Overview

Abiona Centre (“the Centre”) is an award-winning, accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre that is a multi-service, non-profit, unionized, community agency located in the east end of Toronto. The Centre is committed to nurturing empowerment, independence and growth for young pregnant and parenting women, children and families in a non-judgmental, inclusive environment by providing a residential care and treatment program; supportive transitional housing; on-site high school program, community housing support and referral services; and maternal infant mental health programs and services. We do this by working collaboratively as a multi-disciplinary team with community partners to provide holistic programs and support that respond to mental health, education and transitional needs. The Centre also operates an EarlyON Child and Family Centre and an Early Learning Centre. All the programs and services are open to families, young women and their children living in the broader community.

The Social Worker - MIMH will engage pregnant and parenting young mothers in a variety of psychotherapeutic interventions with the goal to improve their ability to transition into parenthood and manage relationships with their children, family and friends while promoting growth in all life domains.

The Social Worker - MIMH is part of the MIMH team, which is collectively responsible for providing a variety of parenting and early childhood interventions for families with children 0 to 6 years old, in the community and those enrolled in other Abiona Centre programs at Broadview, 1900 Sheppard and Humewood Campuses.

The Social Worker - MIMH is a team player who can provide single session client consultation, short or long-term counselling / psychotherapy and crisis intervention either in an office setting (virtually or in person) or in the community. The Social Worker - MIMH assures that the family voice is integral to service and provides leadership in collaborating with other programs at the Abiona Centre and community agencies and referral sources throughout the client’s course of treatment.

Position

Social Worker, MIMH

Term: Permanent Full-time

Rate of Pay: $55,340 per annum

Department: Maternal Infant Mental Health (MIMH)

Reports to: Manager, Infant & Early Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Engage pregnant and parenting young mothers in a variety of psychotherapeutic interventions with the goal to improve their ability to transition into parenthood and manage relationships with their children, family and friends while promoting growth in all life domains.
• Act as a team player who provides single session client consultation, short or long-term counselling / psychotherapy and crisis intervention either in an office setting (virtually or in person) or in the community.
• Ensure that the family voice is integral to service and provide leadership in collaborating with other programs at the Abiona Centre and community agencies and referral sources throughout the client’s course of treatment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or equivalent, and eligible for independent practice of the Control Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario.
• Registered in good standing with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers.
• Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health or equivalent is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years experience in infant, child, youth or parenting counselling and psychotherapy.
• In-depth knowledge/ understanding of the issues affecting the intersections of young women and their infants.
• Experience performing advocacy work within a variety of systems such as child welfare, the legal system, housing, healthcare etc.
• Experience working with racialized pregnant and parenting youth. Knowledge of prenatal, postnatal, and early parenting needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in infant and early childhood mental health and development.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft, Outlook, TREAT, or the navigation and use of client databases.
• CPI training will be an asset.
• Proficiency in French language is an asset.

Working Conditions

• 40 hours/week Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm with some evening or weekend work as needed.
• Regular travel to work sites might be required, meeting with clients on site, in the community, or virtually.

Closing Date

Until filled

The Centre offers a dynamic work environment and career advancement opportunities. The successful candidate must have a negative criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Centre’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

The Centre encourages applications from persons who represent the diverse populations we serve.

Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume by the closing date to:

Human Resources

Abiona Centre

1102 Broadview Avenue

Toronto, ON M4K 2S5

Fax: [phone] OR

Email: [e-mail] (please quote "Social Worker, MIMH" in the subject line)

We thank all applicants, however, only those we select for interview will be contacted.