Student Placement Front Line

SHIPSHEY•Mississauga, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Master of Social Work (MSW) Student Placement provides supervised clinical and community-based social work services as a member of SHIP's Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT). The student will gain advanced experience supporting adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and concurrent disorders. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the student will participate in recovery-oriented, client-centred, and trauma-informed service delivery that promotes community integration, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing stability, wellness, and recovery. This placement provides opportunities to develop advanced clinical assessment, counselling, advocacy, system navigation, crisis intervention, case management, family support, and interprofessional collaboration skills while adhering to the Ontario ACT Standards and social work professional practice standards.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program from an accredited university.
Successful completion of foundational social work coursework.
Demonstrated interest in community mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery-oriented practice, and social justice.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practice is an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to comprehensive client assessments.
Participate in recovery planning and goal setting with clients.
Provide supportive counselling and therapeutic interventions consistent with student competencies and educational objectives.
Assist clients in identifying strengths, needs, and recovery goals.
Support clients in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and community living skills.
Accompany ACT team members on community visits, home visits, hospital visits, and outreach appointments.
Participate in assertive engagement activities with clients who experience barriers to accessing traditional services.
Support clients in accessing housing, income supports, health care services, and community resources.
Assist with advocacy efforts related to social determinants of health.
Support family engagement initiatives where appropriate and consented to by clients.
Participate in psychoeducation and family support activities.
Assist in strengthening clients' natural support networks and community connections.
Attend daily ACT team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning discussions.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, peer specialists, addiction specialists, vocational specialists, and other team members.
Contribute social work perspectives to interdisciplinary care planning.
Complete documentation in accordance with agency policies, professional standards, and privacy legislation.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and professional development activities.
Demonstrate ethical practice consistent with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.