Social Worker - Concurrent Disorder

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

2d•CA$47 - CA$61•Hybrid

About The Position

Working in the Adult Outpatient Mental Health Program, the candidate will be required to complete assessments, develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans for individuals with complex concurrent disorders (mental health and addiction). The candidate will liaise with other services within the Mental Health program and with community agencies to coordinate care for clients. They will be expected to utilize critical thinking, problem solving and customer service in their approach to care and service delivery. In addition, they will work with an inter-professional team and participate in program development and evaluation, internal/external presentations and continuous quality improvement activities. The candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encouraged teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ability to work flexible hours is a requirement and some evening hours will be required.

Requirements

Masters in Social Work from a recognized Social Work program
Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
Formal training and demonstrated knowledge in evidence based treatment models (motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy etc) are critical
Three or more years of specialized clinical experience working with individuals living with a concurrent disorder and their families is required
Training and/or experience in CBT, DBT required
Strong skills in group facilitation, individual and family counselling, clinical assessment and treatment are essential
Knowledge of community resources in mental health and addiction treatment is needed
The ability to provide culturally competent service to clients is required
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced clinical environment are also essential
Experience in developing and delivering educational workshops/presentations to a range of audiences and supporting capacity building initiatives are essential
Computer skills, including work processing, electronic communication and workload measures are essential
Ability to work flexible hours is a requirement with one evening per week
Travel in the community and to other sites is required and access to a vehicle is needed
Must provide availability of a 0.60 FTE
Proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments, develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans for individuals with complex concurrent disorders (mental health and addiction).
Liaise with other services within the Mental Health program and with community agencies to coordinate care for clients.
Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and customer service in their approach to care and service delivery.
Work with an inter-professional team.
Participate in program development and evaluation, internal/external presentations and continuous quality improvement activities.
Support a workplace that embraces diversity, encouraged teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide culturally competent service to clients.
Develop and deliver educational workshops/presentations to a range of audiences.
Support capacity building initiatives.