Social Worker - M.S.W.

Scarborough Health Network•Granbury, TX

6d•$45 - $58

About The Position

The Crisis Team consists of highly skilled clinicians specializing in crisis intervention and mental health. Reporting to the Manager, the Crisis Worker provides consultations to the Emergency Department (ED) physician for patients registered in the ED who are experiencing mental health and/or psychosocial crises, community outreach, as well as emotional support to patients and families of trauma. In addition to assisting with the assessment process in the ED, the crisis worker provides crisis counselling and assistance with establishing the best possible plan of action for the patient (and their families) while respecting and understanding their cultural and spiritual needs both in the ED and out in the community through community outreach. When necessary, the crisis worker consults and works closely with the psychiatrist-on-call in addition to the ED physician, nursing, and community partners. The Crisis Team member is current and knowledgeable of community resources and other hospital programs and assists in providing or linking their patients to ongoing care after discharge from the ED and provides community outreach and phone crisis intervention, as necessary to prevent readmission or return to the ED. If the patient requires admission to hospital, the crisis worker is available to work with the patient and family/supports to transition through the admission process.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work Degree from an accredited university
Current registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
3 years (minimum) clinical experience in Mental Health
Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Proficiency in applying the skills of de-escalation & de-briefing
Extensive experience managing and responding to a diverse range of psychiatric emergencies
Demonstrated skills in crisis and bio-psychosocial assessment, mental status examination, differential diagnosis, short-term treatment modalities and transitional care of mental health clients
Detailed knowledge of community services/resources
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort in using computer systems to access required Personal Health Information, typing of notes etc.
Ability to take initiative and work independently and as a part of a team.
Excellent organizational skills
High level of maturity, professionalism & acceptance of personal responsibility
Knowledge of recovery philosophy
Excellent attendance record and ability to maintain same

Nice To Haves

Advanced de-escalation, Crisis Intervention Training & Code White training preferred (training will be provided)
Valid Ontario Driver’s License (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides consultations to the Emergency Department (ED) physician for patients registered in the ED who are experiencing mental health and/or psychosocial crises
Provides community outreach
Provides emotional support to patients and families of trauma
Assists with the assessment process in the ED
Provides crisis counselling and assistance with establishing the best possible plan of action for the patient (and their families) while respecting and understanding their cultural and spiritual needs both in the ED and out in the community through community outreach
Consults and works closely with the psychiatrist-on-call in addition to the ED physician, nursing, and community partners
Assists in providing or linking their patients to ongoing care after discharge from the ED and provides community outreach and phone crisis intervention, as necessary to prevent readmission or return to the ED
Works with the patient and family/supports to transition through the admission process if the patient requires admission to hospital

Benefits

Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
New Graduate Initiative
Enroute Program
Critical Care Sponsorship Program
Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
Recognition events
Leadership Development and Learning Programs
Tuition Assistance Program