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Social Worker II
Job ID
WMDTO2201
Position ID
3100-0037
Category
Clinical Professional
Subcategory
WMC/RAAM
Department
WMC/RAAM
Employment Type
TFT
Standard Work Hours
37.50
Number of Position
1
Overview
As part of an interprofessional team, the Social Worker (SW) has primary therapist responsibilities providing individual and group counselling, therapy and support using a holistic approach that is trauma informed, gender transformative and anti-oppressi ve. The Social Worker will work collaboratively to develop and facilitate the Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) Day Program using an evidence-based approach. The SW will also provide case management and community based support to substance dependent c lients and their families/caregivers. The Social Worker participates in program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Education
- Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work, or equivalent degree, as recognized by the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Must be a member of the OCSWSSW in good standing
Qualifications
- Experience working with adults living with mental health challenges, substance use/addictions and concurrent disorders
- Experience with preventing and responding to crises
- Training, knowledge and experience in anti-oppressive, gender transforma tive approaches to care/treatment
- Demonstrated competency and experience working with diverse communities using a health equity lens
- Experience using a range of therapeutic modalities that are client-centred and strength-based
- Extensive knowl edge of and specific training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Experience in case management, therapy/counselling, care planning and group facilitation
- Thorough knowledge of, and proficiency in, current best practice assessment and counselling techniques for individuals, families and groups
- Knowledge and experience applying conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
- Sound knowledge and experience working with adults with histories of trauma, abuse, sel f-harm and/or suicidal behaviour
- Well-developed individual, family and group assessment and intervention skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of related legislation
- Knowledge of adult mental health and substance use/addiction resources
- Demon strated ability to work in an interprofessional team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications
- Good work and att endance record required
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safe ty Act of Ontario
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices