Location: KW Campus

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Non Union

Summary:

• We are seeking mental health social workers who are passionate about mental health care and who embrace working in a growing and changing clinical environment. The Social Worker will conduct mental health and risk assessment of patients presenting in the Emergency Room with a mental health crisis, and recommend appropriate dispositions to the ER physician. The position involves working in partnership with Emergency Room staff and Child & Adolescent /Adult In-Patient Mental Health, along with other hospital services and community resources. The Social Worker will provide short-term crisis intervention services for clients at 850 King St. as part of our Rapid Response Team. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
  

Other information:

• Masters of Social Work Degree from an accredited university
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  Current registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
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  3 years (minimum) clinical experience in Mental Health
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  Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
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  Proficiency in applying the skills of de-escalation & de-briefing
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  Advanced de-escalation, ASIST & Code White training preferred (training will be provided)
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  Extensive experience managing and responding to a diverse range of psychiatric emergencies
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  Demonstrated skills in crisis and bio-psychosocial assessment, mental status examination, differential diagnosis, short-term treatment modalities and transitional care of mental health clients
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  Detailed knowledge of community services/resources
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  Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort in using computer systems to access required Personal Health Information, typing of notes etc.
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  Ability to take initiative and work independently and as a part of a team.
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  Excellent organizational skills
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  High level of maturity, professionalism & acceptance of personal responsibility
  Knowledge of recovery principles
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  Excellent attendance record and ability to maintain same
  

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.