Social Worker - Kingston, Canada - Providence Care

Providence Care

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Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Code: 8169

Status:
Full Time

Location:
Community Locations

Union:
OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage:
$ $50.96

Posting Period:
July 12, July 18, 2023
The Social Worker is a member of the inter-professional Dual Diagnosis Consultation Outreach Team serving Southeastern Ontario.

The team provides assessment, consultation, and short-term treatment for people over the age of 16 with a dual diagnosis (an intellectual disability and a diagnosed or suspected mental illness including behavioural disorders.) Utilizing a shared care model, the team works in collaboration with community partners and family physicians to reduce the impact of mental illness and improve the quality of life for adults with a dual diagnosis and their care providers.

As a member of the team, the Social Worker will utilize discipline specific skills as defined by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW).

The social worker will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of individual and interpersonal problems through the use of social work knowledge, skills, interventions and strategies, to assist individuals, couples and families to achieve optimum psychosocial and social functioning.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Master's Degree in Social Work
Current registration or eligibility for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, required
Annual Completion of OCSWSSW Continuing Competence Program to provide evidence of continuing competence to practice social work, according to the guidelines set by the College
Minimum of 3 years experience in dual diagnosis / psychiatry or similar equivalent
Experience working in a wide range of community settings including clients' homes
Proven experience in working with families and community agencies
Community development experience preferred
Experience providing case management services, preferred

Position Responsibilities:

Provide short term counseling for a clinical caseload
Review and evaluate the treatment and ongoing care plan in consultation with team psychiatrist and other team members
Document on client's file, psychotherapeutic interventions and assist with monitoring pharmacological interventions for both efficacy and adverse reactions, based on the standards set out by the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario Communicate any significant changes in client status to the appropriate members of the community health care team including the client's' family physician
Provide short term individual psychotherapy and lead groups adapting therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT) to accommodate persons with a dual diagnosis
Provide short term individual psychotherapy and lead groups adapting therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT) to accommodate persons with a dual diagnosis

Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams

Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
Competitive salaries, benefits and pension
Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake