Social Worker - Brampton, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are officially starting our recruitment for the Black, African and Caribbean Health and Social Services Hub

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is partnering with LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC) and Roots Community Services Inc (RootsCS) to design, develop and implement an integrated health and social services hub with and for the Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region.

The hub will provide primary health, mental health, addictions and social services programs that will holistically address the physical, mental, social and cultural needs of BAC communities, and seek to eliminate disparities and inequities.

To achieve our goals, we are recruiting people who are passionate about delivering culturally relevant, responsive and affirming care that will inspire individuals to improve their wellbeing.

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose
Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch means you'll be part of something meaningful.

For starters, we're honored to have received the
Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better.

Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we're committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.

That's why we've made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve - and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we're dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone - including our team members.

That's why we're proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life.

You'll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals - from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental, EAP and life insurance, we offer our permanent team members some unique perks that really stand out:_
4 weeks accrued vacation (to start)
Up to 18 paid personal days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
HOOPP Pension Plan
Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications

- $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

Mileage reimbursement for workrelated travel
Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for a Social Worker
to join our team

Reporting to the Program Manager, BAC Multidisciplinary Team, the Social Worker will deliver treatment, rehabilitation, crisis intervention and support services utilizing accepted standards and best practices competencies to aid clients in achieving their identified goals.

This role is responsible for conducting family assessments, interventions, acting as a liaison between family members/Substitute Decision Makers (SDM) and the multidisciplinary team, and providing systems advocacy and resource development.

Status:
Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, evening hours and weekend may be required

Location:
This position is based out of Brampton.

Although we operate with a flexible workplace policy, staff are required to have office and/or community presence as per program and client needs.

What you will do

Conduct
comprehensive assessments and provide
case management for an assigned group of clients.
Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in treatment process and act as liaison.
Communicate information, both oral and written, regarding assessments, treatment plans and evaluations to the treatment team, client, referral source and other caregivers within practice/agency/legal guidelines.
Provide education/counseling/support to families and significant others to facilitate and further enhance the client's optimal level of functioning in the community.
Maintain knowledge of a variety of family, individual and group treatment modalities.
Advocate for client needs and provide symptom education to enable clients to identify their mental illness symptoms.
Provide ongoing assessment of clients' mental illness symptoms and clients' response to treatment. Make appropriate changes in treatment plans, in consultation with team/management, to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior which put client at risk or in crisis.
Provide direct clinical services to clients on an individual, group, and family basis to teach behavioral symptommanagement techniques
Assist in addiction issues and/or vocational interventions.
Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, skill training, supervision (prompts, assignments, monitoring, encouragement) and environmental a