Social Worker - Adult Mental Health

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

1d • CA$47 - CA$61 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to join our interprofessional healthcare team for this replacement position. The Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counselling, education, and advocacy to support patients and their families in navigating the impacts of illness and hospitalization. This role focuses on enhancing patient and family well-being, facilitating safe and effective discharge planning, and connecting individuals to appropriate community resources. The Social Worker also collaborates closely with healthcare providers to address the psychosocial aspects of care while contributing to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Three (3) – five (5) years of relevant social work experience working with seriously mentally ill clients.
• Advanced counselling and assessment skills with various short-term counselling modalities, including Brief Solution focused model, cognitive behavioural and dialectical behavioural therapy
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an inter-professional team environment as well as independently.
• Role models both professional and the organizational core competencies.
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis situation
• Good Working knowledge of Social Assistance forms
• Knowledge of clinical practices
• Knowledge of hospital informational systems, B Care, HPF, RM&R, Microsoft Office
• Advanced group facilitation skills
• Advanced assessment skills
• Knowledge of community resources, income support programs and housing programs
• Ability to work with individuals and their families
• Advanced Counseling Skills, i.e. CBT, Solution Focused, Suicide Prevention Skills
• SMG Training
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Health Disorder Training or experience in grief and loss required.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment, counselling, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, healthcare teams, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial assessments and provide counselling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and grief support to patients and families.
• Support patients and caregivers in coping with the effects of illness and treatment, including family, financial, and social challenges.
• Facilitate discharge planning and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other interprofessional team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families within the healthcare system and community.
• Provide consultation and education to healthcare teams regarding psychosocial issues and available resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and statistics in compliance with hospital standards.
• Participate in program development, hospital committees, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level