(PERMANENT FULL - TIME)SOCIAL WORKER - GERIATRIC DEMENTIA UNIT (GDU)

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences•Whitby, ON

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Social Worker to provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses using a recovery-focused model. The role involves being an active member of an inter-professional team on a 23-bed inpatient unit within the Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Program. This unit serves older adults with dementia and responsive behaviors, typically from long-term care facilities. The unit's focus is on assessment, stabilization, treatment, and management of dementia-related behaviors, with the goal of enabling patients to transition successfully to long-term care or their referring organization.

Requirements

An MSW is required.
Must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing.
Current CPR Level HCP is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Demonstrated knowledge of the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is desirable.
Knowledge of concurrent disorders an asset.
The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses using a recovery-focused model.
Act as an active and equal member of the inter-professional team.
Provide assessment, stabilization, treatment, and management of dementia-related behaviors.
Facilitate successful transitions for patients to long-term care or referring organizations.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical social/mental health work.
Apply thorough knowledge of social work treatment methods in mental health settings/community.
Demonstrate competence in individual, group, and family therapy.
Utilize crisis intervention skills.
Perform the physical demands of the position.
Work variable hours as required due to patient demand.