Social Worker - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting #:

23261

Openings Remaining:

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Reg/Temp/Casual:

Regular

Union:

OPSEU

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday; days

Time of Day:

Days

Shift Length:

8hr

Open Date:

01/12/22

Closing Date:

08/12/22
***: The Social Worker plans, implements and evaluates psychiatric assessments and evidence based treatment. The Social Worker will provide individual and group treatment, with a particular focus on clients with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues, and a role in supporting other team members in enhancing their knowledge and skills in working with this population.

As a member of an interdisciplinary service, participates in formulation of individual and group treatment programs. Collaborates with other interprofessional staff and community partners to develop, implement and evaluate person/family centered programming. Maintains Standards of Practice as defined by the College of Social Work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Clinical BSW required, MSW preferred from an accredited University
Evidence of ongoing education from accredited organizations in addictions/concurrent disorders
Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers required
Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
Minimum of three years experience in an outpatient mental health and addiction setting required
Minimum of 1 year experience working specifically in a concurrent/addiction setting required
Experience in administering the GAIN assessment tools preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological interventions for mental health and addictions, and harm reduction based interventions
Demonstrated current knowledge of evidence informed treatment for working with clients with concurrent disorders
Demonstrated crisis intervention, case management skills and knowledge of behavioral techniques
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective professional and therapeutic relationships with clients
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation which includes: Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, and Substitute Decisions Act
Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously as well as in collaboration within an interprofessional healthcare team
Demonstrated knowledge, training and recent experience in providing individual and group based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively to ensure patient flow and effective caseload management within established targets for length of stay
Demonstrated computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, Provider Portal, PHS, etc.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize workload

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the implementation of evidence informed interventions for individuals with concurrent disorders on a program level
Develops and participates in the formulation of individual and group treatment programs
Engaged member of the consultation team through active participation and sharing of feedback
Maintains Standards of Practice as defined by the College of Social Work and working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act)
Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments from a systems perspective
Identifies and intervenes with high risk client situations
Provides evidence based interventions and counseling which may include crisis intervention, psychoeducation, DBT, IPT, CBT, ACT, MI, solutionfocused therapy, therapeutic group work etc.
Utilizes evidence informed interventions for working with clients with concurrent disorders and addictions utilized consistently
Provides case management for an assigned patient group including the coordination of all complex discharges and facilitation of specific case management activities
Provides formal and /or informal teaching of clients, families, staff, and the within community, as necessary
Provides field instruction and supervision of Social Work students with affiliated university Faculties of Social Work
Participates in program evaluation, Acute Mental Health committees, and research opportunities
Consults and collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team and with the community

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday-Friday, days

PLEASE NOTE

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**_ 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._