Social Worker - Schizophrenia & Community Integration Service

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated registered social worker to provide exceptional social work services within a clinical setting. This role emphasizes a recovery-oriented model of care, focusing on individuals with serious mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in psychosocial assessment and counseling, with expertise in various therapeutic modalities. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values community connection and professional development, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Clinical MSW or BSW from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of two years experience in mental health, especially with schizophrenia.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality social work services in clinical care areas.
• Implement psychosocial assessments and facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate discharge planning.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counselling

Family engagement

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Advocacy

Mental health knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide quality social work services congruent with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Reporting to the Manager of the Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic, the registered social worker will implement a full scope of practice in clinical care areas including: psychosocial assessment, counselling, family engagement, resource identification, facilitation of therapeutic groups, coordination and/or utilization of available resources, discharge planning, education, advocacy, professional development, and program planning. Practice will focus on individuals with serious and persistent mental illness using a recovery oriented model of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•Clinical MSW and/or BSW from an accredited university, MSW is preferred
•Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
•Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers an asset
•Minimum of two years mental health experience, specifically working with individual with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders
•Demonstrated experience completing comprehensive psychosocial assessment of individuals and families. Demonstrated experience with family engagement required.
•Demonstrated expertise in Mental Status Examination and suicide risk assessment.
•Demonstrated experience utilizing specific counseling modalities in individual, family and group therapies. Certification in CBT as well as well-developed skills in DBT, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, addiction and concurrent issues required
•Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
•Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
•Comprehensive knowledge in mental health diagnoses and related rehabilitation treatments including familiarity with psychotropic medications, including potential side effects required
•Ability to apply evidence based methods and relevant best practices for individuals with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders required
•Comprehensive knowledge in relevant regional community resources for effective and efficient discharge planning required
•Superior skills in advocacy to negotiate systemic challenges and remove patient access systemic barriers required, including comprehensive knowledge of ALC process
-Demonstrated ability to work and problem solve with minimal supervision required
•Strong interpersonal skills to function as a productive member of an interprofessional team; to remain accountable to other team members and demonstrated adherence to relevant timelines is essential
•Working knowledge of the relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Privacy and Substitute Decisions Act essential
•Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and competing demands required
•Accurate and timely documentation, meeting professional, organization and service standards
•Demonstrated commitment to own professional development and ongoing education
•Interest and demonstrated abilities in program planning , development and research preferred
•Good work performance and attendance record are essential
•A resume should accompany the application

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.