Social Worker MSW - Child & Youth Mental Health

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.

• 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

• 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 an asset

• 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

• Experience triaging as asset

• 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