Registered Social Worker
Medavie•Listowel, ON
•CA$45 - CA$52•Hybrid
About The Position
Medavie Health Services is seeking a Registered Social Worker for their Mobile Mental Health Team. This team provides non-crisis, short-term care to individuals aged 16+ who are transitioning between acute episodes and long-term support. Services are delivered in clients' homes, public spaces, or virtually. The role involves supporting clients with system navigation, case management, and short-term therapy and counselling, offering compassionate care tailored to individual needs within Huron and Perth Counties.
Requirements
- Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in community mental health, counselling, or case management
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required
- Flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork skills
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license (company vehicle provided for client visits)
- Clear criminal record check required
Nice To Haves
- Master of Social Work (MSW) is considered an asset
- Experience working in Huron and Perth Counties is considered an asset
- Additional Training considered an asset: Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home and community-based client visits
- Provide therapy and counselling using evidence-based practices
- Assess mental health and risk, including suicidal, self-destructive, homicidal, and aggressive behaviors
- Evaluate client conditions within environmental, familial, and social contexts
- Initiate referrals and collaborate with care givers, professionals, and community supports
- Work alongside law enforcement, paramedic services, and other community services when needed
- Recommend and facilitate access to appropriate resources and services
- Apply knowledge of mental illness, cognitive functioning, substance use, and medical comorbidities
- Understand psychotropic medications and identify when further evaluation is needed
- Collect information from interviews and collateral sources
- Perform additional duties as required
Benefits
- A flexible, client-centered work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth within a non-profit organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
