Social Worker - Adult Outpatient Mental Health

Job Category: Allied Health Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Temporary - Committed (Fixed Term), Part time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $46.01 - $59.65

Why Join Our Team?

• A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.

• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.

• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to join our interprofessional healthcare team. The Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counselling, education, and advocacy to support patients and their families in navigating the impacts of illness and hospitalization. This role focuses on enhancing patient and family well-being, facilitating safe and effective discharge planning, and connecting individuals to appropriate community resources. The Social Worker also collaborates closely with healthcare providers to address the psychosocial aspects of care while contributing to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver psychosocial assessments and provide counselling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and grief support to patients and families.
• Support comprehensive psychosocial assessments at the time of intake/referral and direct patients to the most appropriate outpatient support services
• Support patients and caregivers in coping with the effects of illness and treatment, including family, financial, and social challenges.
• Facilitate and coordinate individual and group counseling and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other interprofessional team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families within the healthcare system and community.
• In collaboration with a multidisciplinary planning committee, take an active role the development and implementation of the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation program
• Provide consultation and education to healthcare teams regarding psychosocial issues and available resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and statistics in compliance with hospital standards.
• Participate in program development, hospital committees, and quality improvement initiatives.

What you bring:

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) is preferred.
• Three (3)– five (5) years of relevant social work experience working with seriously mentally ill clients.
• Advanced counselling and assessment skills with various short-term counselling modalities, including Brief Solution focused model, cognitive behavioural and dialectical behavioural therapy
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an inter-professional team environment as well as independently.
• Role models both professional and the organizational core competencies.
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis situation
• Good Working knowledge of Social Assistance forms
• Knowledge of clinical practices
• Knowledge of hospital informational systems, B Care, HPF, RM&R, Microsoft Office
• Advanced group facilitation skills
• Advanced assessment skills
• Knowledge of community resources, income support programs and housing programs
• Ability to work with individuals and their families
• Advanced individual and group Counseling Skills, i.e. CBT, Solution Focused, Suicide Prevention Skills SMG Training
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Health Disorder
• Training or experience in grief and loss required.
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment, counselling, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, healthcare teams, and community partners.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake Health, we are committed to promoting employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of our search process. The current posting is seeking candidates who identify with the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as a member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used safely to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!