Social Worker Ii - Ottawa, Canada - The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM23128E
Title:
Social Worker II (RFT 1.

0 FTE)
Position Status:

Regular Fulltime
FTE:
1.0
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Operational Stress Injury Clinic
Union:
OPSEU Local 479
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
About The Royal
As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education._

The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.).

The services of the OSI clinic are provided by an interprofessional team comprised of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and social workers provides OSI Clinic services.

Duties:

Provide direct support, therapeutic interventions, education and counseling to veterans, couples and family
Conduct comprehensive Social Work assessments
Develop and conduct groups at the clinic
Function as an effective member of an interprofessional team
Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies and service providers
Participate in academic activities including: teaching and supervision of students, Social Work meetings, Social Work consultation groups and maintain all requirements for registration with OCSWSSW.
Document on the clinical record according to hospital, college and legislative standards.
Participate and lead in research and program evaluation.
Participate in hospital, Social Work and quality improvement projects
Maintain work load measurement and data collection (e.g. CROMIS) as required
Provide education with various stakeholders i.e. VAC District offices
Design individualized treatment plans based on assessed needs in conjunction with the interprofessional team
Maintain contact with the referring VAC area counsellors, RCMP, and DND in the development of the treatment plans and referrals
Write comprehensive discharge reports with follow up recommendations
Utilize tele mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
Build effective collaborative working relationships with stakeholders
Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the National Centre for Operational Stress Injuries
Participate in program evaluation and research, as approved by management
Participate in Program and discipline specific committees and task groups as approved by management
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Social Work
Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker s
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Social Worker providing services in Mental Health
Training in evidencebased therapies for PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders and knowledge of substance misuse required (PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR)
Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response
Experience working in an interprofessional service delivery model is mandatory
Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset
Experience working with families and couples is an asset
Training in EFT is an asset
Experience in group work is required
Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service related mental health problems
Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices
Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations
High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work
Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members
Experience providing clinical services via telemedicine or other clinical platforms
Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
English level A is mandatory in or