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Social Worker II
Job ID
WMDTO2202
Position ID
3100-0042
Category
Clinical Professional
Subcategory
Mental Health Services
Department
Mental Health Services
Employment Type
TFT
Standard Work Hours
37.50
Number of Position
1
Overview
Located at 985 Danforth Avenue, Recovery Reimagined offers a range of outpatient substance use and mental health recovery programs through Withdrawal Management Services at MGH. Open to all genders, programs include individual counselling, psychoeducatio nal workshops and group therapy. Rooted in compassion, courage, and self-determination, Recovery Reimagined works collaboratively within the spectrum of client goal choices. As an integral member of the team supporting both outpatient and residential cli ents, the Social Worker will provide individual and group counselling, therapy and support using a holistic approach that is trauma informed, gender transformative and anti-oppressive. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with other professionals in the Mental Health and Addiction Program to ensure timely and appropriate coordination of care for clients with complex health and social needs. Using an evidence-based approach, the SW will also provide case management to Recovery Reimagined clients a nd their families/caregivers. A key component of the role will be to participate 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)
Qualifications
- Experience working with adults living with substance use/addictions, mental health challenges, and concurrent disorders
- Experience with preventing and responding to crises
- Training, knowledge and experience in anti-oppressive, gender transform ative 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 kno wledge 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 prac tice 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, abus e, self-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
- Demonstrated 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 attendance 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 Heal th and Safety 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 acc ountable forprotecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and
their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to t he Ontario Human Rights Code.