OVERVIEW
As part of an interprofessional team, the Social Worker (SW) has primary therapist responsibilities providing group and individual psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and case management services, using a holistic approach that is trauma informed, gender transformative and anti-oppressive. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with a small team to facilitate the Recovery Reimagined, an outpatient substance use program housed within Withdrawal Management Services (WMS). The SW will also provide crisis intervention and community based support to clients struggling with substance use and their families/caregivers. The Social Worker participates in program planning, implementation and evaluation. Please find information about Recovery Reimagined via program website: www.tehn.ca/RecoveryReimagined.
EDUCATION
- Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work, or equivalent degree, as recognized by the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
- Must be a member of the OCSWSSW in good standing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with group facilitation and individual psychotherapy for substance use concerns, and concurrent disorders.
- Experience with preventing and responding to crises.
- Training, knowledge and experience in anti-oppressive, gender transformative approaches to care/treatment.
- Demonstrated competency and experience working with diverse communities using a health equity lens.
- Experience using a range of therapeutic modalities that are client-centred and strength-based.
- Extensive knowledge of and specific training in Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
- Thorough knowledge of, and proficiency in, current best practice assessment and counselling techniques for individuals, families and groups.
- Knowledge and experience applying conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Sound knowledge and experience working with adults with histories of trauma, abuse, self-harm and/or suicidal behaviour.
- Well-developed individual, family and group assessment and intervention skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of related legislation.
- Knowledge of adult mental health and substance use/addiction resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interprofessional team environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to atransparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable forprotecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
