Social Worker, Mental Health

Location:

Across Ontario   As a Social Worker, you will assess, resolve, prevent or lessen the impact of psychosocial, physical and mental health related issues for clients and their families. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Job Description   Social Worker

Location:

Across Ontario   As a Social Worker, you will assess, resolve, prevent or lessen the impact of psychosocial, physical and mental health related issues for clients and their families. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.
Why You’ll Love Working Here     Best in class training and development programs
Celebration and Recognition programs
Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Company paid mobile devices
Mileage compensation
Employee perks and exclusive offers
What You’ll Do     Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriers
Assist clients in setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
Design and implement treatment plan for clients using evidence based information, best practice, and clinical expertise
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resources
Advocate on behalf of clients and families dealing with mental health or disabilities, chronic medical conditions, addictions, palliative and other situations
Identify and link clients and families to available resources within the community
Offer health teaching to clients, families and caregivers as it relates to client’s medical condition
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, client response, and progress toward goal achievement or for need to alter goals
Communicate with the Health Care team regarding findings, treatments and progress
Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with Para Med’s policy and the standards applied by the regulatory body or college.
Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice
What You Bring     Degree in Social Work combined with registration /licensing with provincial regulatory college
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Social Worker preferably in a community setting
Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others
Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families possessing varying abilities for understanding
Effective skills in critical thinking and problem solving
Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid, CPR completed within Canada
Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Time Type   Full time
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