Social Worker, Mental Health

Position: Social Worker - Full-Time
Reports to:

Manager of Psychosocial Services
Pension:  The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Benefits:  Benefit package available for extended health and dental
We ask that interested candidates please submit their applications by 9:00AM on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Overview  ABOUT THE HOSPICE OF WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY
Founded to provide compassionate, clinical, end-of-life care, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. (Hospice) has been caring for our community since 1979. Hospice believes in equitable access to care for all. We provide specialized wrap-around services to adults, children, and their caregivers, in the setting of their choice – whether it be in our Residences or in their home.
With only partial government funding, it has been through the generous support of our volunteers and our community that we have continued to provide memorable care, meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones.
Role overview  The Social Worker is dedicated to Hospice’s vision, mission, and values, and will support and work towards achieving the strategic directions set out by the Board of Directors. They will put their best efforts forward to promote the interests of our patients as well as contribute to a positive work culture.
The Social Worker is a strong leader who plans and executes the Hospice Mission and Vision within the organization and the community, displaying dedication to Hospice values. The Social Worker is experienced and knowledgeable about life-altering and life-threatening diagnoses and the broader field of palliative care, with special emphasis on end-of-life care. The Social Worker manages a caseload of patients with life altering/threatening diagnosis as well as running psychosocial group programs at locations as assigned by the Manager of Psychosocial Services, demonstrating professional values and compassion for patients, families and visitors.

They develop and promote relationships with community health partners.
Primary duties and responsibilities   Receive referrals from the Manager of Psychosocial Services or Clinical Administrative Assistants and respond to clients within established response guidelines.
Provide individual and family counselling, as well as the development and facilitation of group programs.
Complete psychosocial assessments, develop goals and related plans of care in collaboration with the client/family, and make recommendations regarding appropriate social work intervention.
As part of an Interdisciplinary team, design and implement group counselling and programs that address common psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers.
Communicate, implement and ensure that Hospice’s responsive and holistic culture is maintained.
Develop and nurture professional/therapeutic relationships with community partners.
Communicate and implement any of the Hospice’s support services as appropriate for families and patients.
Assess psychosocial education needs and assist in providing staff and volunteer education.
Participate in team meetings for case consultation and information sharing.
Complete electronic scheduling and documentation for assigned patients and complete ongoing updates and monthly statistical reports, while prioritizing patient needs.
Attend meetings and conferences for the purpose of coordinating services and/or professional development.
Assist with the supervision of University Social Work interns and students in related programs, as deemed beneficial to the progression, promotion, and development, of Hospice support services and community palliative care.
Other responsibilities that may be assigned by Management staff.
Accountabilities   Accountable to the Manager of Psychosocial Services. Case reviews are completed with the Manager of Psychosocial Services for ongoing performance evaluation.
Accountable for commitment to the Hospice Mission, Vision and Values.
Accountable to maintain all Hospice policies and professional standards of conduct, and to ensure review as required.
Accountable to maintain confidentiality and act in an ethical and professional manner consistent with the professional code of ethics and agency…