Social Worker, MSW - Inpatient Adult Mental Health

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.   

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we are looking for a Social Worker to work with our Mental Health & Addictions Program.  

Hours of work: Available to work Days (Monday to Friday) with one evening per week (subject to change)

Employee Group: OPSEU 590

Responsibilities:

• Completes screening and a detailed addiction assessment for all referred patients
• Provides psycho-social assessment and therapies with individuals, families and groups using a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities (supportive, dynamic, interpersonal, counselling and solution-focused) to promote an optimum level of functioning.
• Supports the patient during all phases of recovery from usage to abstinence.
• Using a holistic approach provides education and consultation services to patients and their families to promote an optimal level of functioning
• Develops and coordinates the discharge plan in conjunction with the treatment team including connection/referral to appropriate internal and/or community      resources.
• Completes patient documentation, workload measurements and data requirements in accordance with Hospital, Ministry of Health, CLHIN and departmental standards.
• Responds to clinical crisis in an effective and efficient manner. 
• Acts as resource of discipline-specific expertise to other members of the treatment team.
• Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients, colleagues and the work environment.
• Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• MSW obtained from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Current membership with OASW and OCSWSSW.
• Certification in the prevention and management of aggressive behaviour is an asset.
• Two (2) years’ experience in mental health and/or addiction facility or setting preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in working with a broad range of client groups and their families.
• Demonstrated skills in individual and group counselling/psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of and experience in CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing a definite asset.
• Knowledge and experience with different models of assessment and treatment for problem substance use, addiction and concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrates understanding and incorporates trauma informed approaches.
• Experience in withdrawal management services and knowledge of early recovery treatment models is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast paced/changing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to respond rapidly and decisively to crisis situations.
• Excellent decision making skills.                                                                                        
• Excellent knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a consistent and varied workload.
• Demonstrates cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Good word processing skills, including MS Office.
• Positive attendance record.
• Knowledge of a second language an asset.

Interested applicants are required to submit an Application before the closing date. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.  We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received a complete COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada AND have received their most recent dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.