Social Worker MSW- 3G

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Working within the context of a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing a patient and family-centered approach, the MCH MUMC CYMHP Social Worker conducts mental health assessments and/or provides case management and /or treatment to children, youth and their families, often on an urgent basis to high acuity patients, in the Mental Health Assessment Unit (MAU). The Social Worker delivers a range of evidence-based treatment to individuals and families including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and collaborative assessment and management of suicidality (CAMS). The Social Worker contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects, and provides consultation/liaison to other hospital-based teams and community agencies. The Social Worker provides education to the public and other professionals on issues relevant to the field of child and youth mental health.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience in a pediatric mental health setting providing full courses of treatment
• Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and engaging in crisis intervention with children, adolescents, and families
• Demonstrated expertise and strong knowledge base in the occurrence and rage of child and youth mental health disorders and difficulties
• Expert knowledge of local and regional community-based resources to aid with assessment, transition planning, and discharge
• Demonstrated proficiency in documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the provision of evidence-based modalities (i.e., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing) within a pediatric mental health population
• Experience triaging

Responsibilities

• Conducts mental health assessments and/or provides case management and /or treatment to children, youth and their families, often on an urgent basis to high acuity patients, in the Mental Health Assessment Unit (MAU).
• Delivers a range of evidence-based treatment to individuals and families including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and collaborative assessment and management of suicidality (CAMS).
• Contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects.
• Provides consultation/liaison to other hospital-based teams and community agencies.
• Provides education to the public and other professionals on issues relevant to the field of child and youth mental health.

What This Job Offers

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