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Job title: Social Worker 2
Company: CAMH
Job description: An exciting opportunity to join CAMH’s dynamic Bridging Service team! The Bridging Service aims to provide low-barrier rapid access to care for clients following an acute episode of care. We are currently seeking a full-time, temporary (10 months) Social Worker 2. As a member of an inter-professional team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing assessment, crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, disposition planning and social work specific services to clients in the Bridging Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with clients in a brief crisis intervention model and providing psychosocial support to clients diverted/referred from the Emergency department and discharged from Acute Care Inpatient Units. Like all interdisciplinary team members, this role will involve providing brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation to clients and supporting them with referrals to internal and external services. The successful candidate will also assist with triaging, coordination and screening of referrals; obtaining collateral information, and supporting intake calls from clients and family members. You will liaise with Access CAMH and other CAMH programs, community agencies, and practitioners to coordinate care for clients. You will be able to work with clients from diverse populations; contribute to program development; provide education support to students and participate in the research activities of the program. This position may also involve facilitating groups. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, risk assessments, provide brief psychotherapy and crisis support, family support, documentation and ongoing communication with other team members. A commitment to high quality of customer service is required. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is currently located at 250 College Street, however, will move to the CAMH site at 1001 Queen Street in 2020. The clinician will work day, evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Master’s of Social Work degree combined with at least 3 years of post-graduate work experience and be registered and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. You must be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment with the faculties of social work that has affiliation agreements with CAMH. You also have experience working in a psychiatric/mental health setting. The successful candidate must have an excellent working knowledge of and competency in the areas of DSM V diagnostic criteria and various modalities of psychotherapy, particularly brief therapy models. Knowledge psychosocial rehabilitation principles, crisis intervention, case management and recovery are essential. Knowledge of emergency psychiatry, community resources in mental health and substance abuse treatment is an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in crisis and acute care settings. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment are also essential. Computer skills, including word processing, electronic communication, and workload measures are essential. You will be able to work effectively as a team member in a dynamic inter-professional environment and be a self-starter. Experience working with clients, staff, and organizations of diverse backgrounds is required. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
Please Note: This full-time, temporary (10 months) position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Salary Range: $35.42 – $47.73 per hour
CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.
CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH’s teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.
At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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Expected salary: $35.42 – 47.73 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:44:29 GMT
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