Social Worker, MSW - Adult Services of the Mental Health Program

The Social Worker, in Adult Mental Health Services will practice within the interprofessional team model and be responsible for providing clinical assessment, counseling and psychosocial support in individual and group modalities, to clients 18 years and older experiencing mental health and or psychological problems to assist clients and their families achieve optimal functioning in the community.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Provide psychosocial assessment, consultation, treatment and discharge planning within a systems perspective
• Facilitate the team’s ability to handle the psychosocial aspects of patient care
• Coordinate discharge planning through the use of tools and other available resources
• Advocate for the patient and family regarding decision affecting care when appropriate
• Develop and maintain communication resource linkages and networks
• Engages in reflective practice and seeks assistance and accepts guidance to support continued competence.

What must you have?

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited University
• Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Adult Mental Health experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience providing therapy to individuals with acute mental health symptoms

What else do you bring?

• Well-developed psychosocial assessment skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work values and ethics, theory and established practices of clinical social work in the Outpatient Mental Health setting
• Knowledge and ability to practice CBT and DBT, MI, and solution focused modalities
• Demonstrated knowledge of the classification of psychiatric illnesses, and competency in the treatment of anxiety and affective disorders, OCD, Personality Disorders, and depression
• Working knowledge of available community resources
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and participate as a member of the interprofessional team
• Effective prioritization and organization skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Computer literacy in word processing and database management
• A strong desire and capacity to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care.
• Understanding of consent and capacity legislation.
• Proven ability to work in a computerized healthcare environment
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health - Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Previous Social Work position in a hospital environment
• Minimum of three (3) years current related clinical experience

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.