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Job title: Social Worker 2
Company: CAMH
Job description: Concurrent Outpatient Medical Psychosocial Addiction Support Service (COMPASS)
Acute Care Program
Position Description
The Acute Care Program is seeking a full-time, temporary (12 months) Social Worker 2 to work in Concurrent Outpatient Medical Psychosocial Addiction Support Service (COMPASS). Reporting to the Manager, the incumbent will provide direct clinical care for adults who are experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder through a team-based, interprofessional approach to care. Accountabilities include: offering outpatient psychosocial treatment/psychotherapy predominantly in the form of structured/manualized and unstructured groups along a phased approach to care spanning early engagement to skills-based interventions through to Transition groups, with potential to also contribute to specialty COMPASS groups. Capacity to provide limited individual treatment is also part of the role. The role also involves conducting assessments and referrals for new clients, engagement with family members/community supports, and providing case management services for clients. The incumbent will be able to work with clients from diverse populations, and demonstrate a harm reduction, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach to care. The incumbent will also participate in: continuous quality improvement initiatives; the research and educational activities of the program; program development; service provider relationship-building; and capacity-building activities. Candidates must be capable of providing supervision of Masters of Social Work students, collaborating with faculties of social work on special projects related to the development of the social work field, contributing to the development of best practices unique to the social work field and also teaching to other professionals. Other related duties may be assigned as required. Some evening hours are required. You will support and contribute to a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Master of Social Work and be a member, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), along with three years of post-graduate psychotherapy experience working in a mental health/addiction setting. The candidate must be able to provide evidence of the OCSWSSW Checklist for competence to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy. Candidates must have experience utilizing CBT and preference will be given to those who hold certificates/certification. DBT is an asset. The candidate must also be in ‘independent practice’. Social Work incumbents not yet in independent practice, or those requiring further clinical supervision to be able to perform controlled act of psychotherapy must have this formal relationship pre-arranged with the clinical program, as a condition of hire, based on capacity.
The successful candidate must be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment with faculties of Social Work that have affiliation agreements with CAMH. Demonstrated skills and experience in substance use/concurrent disorder clinical assessment, counseling/psychotherapy, and case management are required. Experience with substance use interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Substance Use/Mental Health Psycho-education, and Overdose Identification and Prevention are required; training in same are assets. You will have knowledge and skills related to concurrent disorders, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, brief treatment, risk assessment and management, crisis intervention and de-escalation. The candidate will also have experience utilizing cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behaviour therapy approaches, and preference will be given to those who have certificates in these modalities. You have a demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations requiring the management of aggressive behaviour and possess effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in dealing with clients. A comprehensive knowledge of community-based substance use resources/referral sources, both in Metro Toronto and the province of Ontario is essential, as is a thorough understanding of the various models of treatment utilized throughout the province. The ability to provide culturally-competent service to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is essential. You will also possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and within a team, have the ability to communicate effectively, have strong writing and presentation skills, be able to meet deadlines, and have excellent computer skills and knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
Please Note: This full-time, temporary (12 months) position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.
Salary Range: $35.42 to $47.73 per hour
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Posting Date: February 11, 2021
Closing Date: February 20, 2021 by 5pm
Job Number: 869782
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.
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Expected salary: $35.42 – 47.73 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 22:25:14 GMT
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