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

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Social Worker:

Position Details:

Department:
Dialectic Behavioural Therapy

Employee Type:
Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:

OPSEU

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Friday

Time of Day:
Days, Afternoons

Shift: 7.5 hour

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 29/06/23

Closing Date: 06/07/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description:

***: 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 in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. The Social Worker promotes a psychosocial perspective congruent with social work training.
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, MSW preferred from an accredited University
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 five years' experience in an outpatient mental health setting
Certification of completion of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of individual counseling and group facilitation skills specifically related to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) in an outpatient setting
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of individual counseling and group facilitation skills specifically related Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in an outpatient sitting preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of individual CAMS counselling would be an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of individual counselling and group facilitating of (CBT, IPT, MI) preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical psychiatry and psychiatric medications
Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Status Examinations (MSE) including current knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illness, social work intervention strategies, and treatment modalities for clients with psychiatric disorders
Demonstrated crisis intervention, case management skills and knowledge of behavioral techniques
Demonstrate 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
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively to ensure patient flow and effective caseload management within established targets
Demonstrated computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, Provider Portal, PHS, etc.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize workload

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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, solutionfocused therapy, therapeutic group work etc
Provides case management for an assigned patient group including facilitation of the client and team goals related to function and discharge, connecting the patient/family with services/resources, if necessary; 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:

Rotating Shifts Monday to Friday; Days & Afternoons

PLEASE NOTE:

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption