Entry Level Medical Social Worker jobs

The Social Worker works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide wholistic professional mental health prevention, assessment, referral, clinical counselling, consulting and support services to individuals and family members who face a range of complex mental health needs. Work involves comprehensive assessments and education for individuals, families and groups to determine and implement in-depth and wholistic treatment, prevention, and therapeutic intervention plans, as well as work with communities to identify, educate, and respond to mental health needs.

• Develop, promote and support culturally based activities, programs and engagement events that impact balance and wellness for community members, as well as evaluate program effectiveness
• Prepare action plans and budget submissions, in advance, for community events or workshops being organized and submit them to the manager for approval
• Track early identification of mental illness and disorder
• Provide early intervention strategies, support and advocacy by engaging people with mental illness in community participation, prevention of relapse and promotion of recovery through programs such as: residential rehabilitation, work in clinical settings, home based outreach and centre-based programs delivered by community based non-government organizations
• Screen referrals for mental health and addictions services; utilize determinants of crisis interventions as needed; maintain wait lists; prioritizes cases; and complete intake assessments
• Complete comprehensive assessments of mental health and/or addictions clients through in-depth clinical interviews
• Formulate therapeutic interventions/treatment plans and follow up as required
• Utilize evidence-based techniques delivered within an Indigenous framework
• Provides therapy, counselling, and follow-up to clients, and modifies case plans as treatment progresses
• Completes thorough case notes and documentation in an electronic medical record
• Collaborate with the community to identify and obtain resources and/or services which involves facilitating focus groups, and providing education and training sessions in the areas of mental health and addictions
• Ensure the necessary collaboration and case conferencing with other relevant staff and agencies in the provision of services to clients in accordance with the Mental Health Act
• Serve on organizational and external committees, and focus/working groups to ensure that clients are receiving support, advocacy, referral and access to services
• Complete clinical reports and assessments as requested for various outside agencies, IIPCT, and court and testify in court as required
• Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with IIPCT Policies, Canada Labour Code Part II and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations

Education and Experience

• Masters of Social Work or relevant Masters from a recognized university
• At least three years recent experience in the health/social services field and community-based service delivery and demonstrated ability to exercise individual professional judgment. Experience working with clients with a history of trauma preferred.
• Must be registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and in good standing
• Experience working with Indigenous populations in a mental health setting
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Addictions related treatment, policies, procedures and trends, as well as theories and assessment
• Specialized clinical knowledge of individual, family and group therapy, counseling, crisis management, and advocacy services
• Knowledge of research and evidence-based practices, educational promotion and prevention and as well as community culture and resources
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, ceremony and connecting clients to cultural practices that can be used in supporting clients.
• Awareness of the recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous individuals and their families may have experienced, including the psychological, neurological, physiological, social and spiritual impact of trauma; and
• Strong mediation, negotiation skills, emergency response, and advocacy skills
• Resourceful, critical thinker with problem solving skills, as well as proven skills in organization and multi-tasking
• Ability to use tools to assess individuals for Mental Health and Addictions and develop plans that meet client needs
• Ability to work and interact with patient care professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work and relate effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Demonstrate patience, discretion, a high level of professionalism, high ethical practices, standards & confidentiality
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Electronic Medical Records applications
• Must be willing and able to travel to other communities within the catchment area to provide services
• Must be able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector check
• Must have current CPR/First Aid and AED certification
• Must have a valid 'G' Driver's License, Clear Driver's Abstract

Pay: $70,866.00-$85,197.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person