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Job Title:
MSW, FT
Posted Date:
2024-06-25
Closing Date:
2024-07-01
Functional Discipline:
MENTAL HEALTH
Job Description
VACANCY DETAILS
VACANCY NUMBER: 0000037406CC
JOB TITLE: MSW, FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS PROGRAM
LOCATION: ST CATHARINES SITE/MULTI-SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD
POSTING DATE: 25 JUNE 2024
CLOSING DATE: 01 JULY 2024
UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES UNION
WAGE RANGE: $44.67 TO $57.90 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions Program (OPMHAP) is looking for a MSW to support our program. The Social Worker will provide care within a collaborative and inter-professional clinical team environment that reflects recovery/client-centred care principles and values. The successful applicant will provide support to the outpatient mental health department within Central Intake with the primary responsibilities of: intake and screening assessments; supportive counselling; education; system navigation; disposition support; program and system development and evaluation to ensure clients are referred and connected to the most appropriate program. The successful applicant will work with new referrals and discharged clients, to assess mental status, risk status, respond to questions regarding the referral process and discharge plans, provide crisis support, coordinate additional referrals as required, identify the need for further contact and intervention, and respond to, support and educate clients and their families affected by mental illness and/or addictions through collaboration with internal and external partners. In addition, the Social Worker will utilize various therapeutic modalities based on best practices for individuals with mental health and addictions issues that include skill building, CBT/DBT approaches, motivational interviewing, psycho-education, interpersonal effectiveness and recovery strategies. Support may also be required in other areas of OPMHAP as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OSWSSW) in good standing, required
o A minimum of three (3) years related clinical experience in a mental health setting, required
o Requires extensive knowledge of Niagara Health's OMHAP services, as well as, community mental health and addiction resources
o Formal education in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Therapy and/or Acceptance Commitment Therapy required
o Demonstrated knowledge, and education, in the use of Brief, Solution-focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and/or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, required
o A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in providing crisis support and management required
o Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial mental health assessments (including mental status examination, risk assessment and substance use assessments) with development of crisis plans, as needed
o Demonstrates superior knowledge in engaging with patients and/or families who may be reluctant to seek help and establish rapport in various scenarios
o Strong ability to build effective internal and external partnerships to support care planning, care transitions, and OMHAP system development
o Good understanding of mental health diagnoses and a basic working knowledge of psychotropic medications
o Demonstrated knowledge of OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the OSWSSW
o Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
o Demonstrated commitment to professional development, ongoing education and integration of research into clinical practice
o Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
o Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral/written communication skills
o Ability to foster collaborative working relationships
o Able to work both independently and as part of the inter-professional team
o Applies Niagara Health CORE values, professional practice standards, recovery/client-centred philosophy to client care and service
o Current SMG (Safe Management Group) or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
o Must be willing to work flexible hours to reflect patient population needs
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Full vaccination in accordance with Niagara Health's Vaccination Policy
Recruitment Specialist: Christine Callaghan
We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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