Social Worker

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Social Worker is responsible and accountable for providing shockingly excellent

patient / customer care as a member of the Mental Health Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• To function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team which provides :
• Assessment, treatment planning and short term counselling of clients with serious mental illness in the Adult Outpatient Mental Health program.
• Responsibilities may include psycho-social work with individuals and in group therapy
• Documentation of clinical assessments, treatment plans and client clinical progress.
• Ability to independently lead client groups, understanding group dynamics and have excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to perform and report to the team on client intake assessments
• Liaison with, and promotion of, good working relationships with team members, the hospital community and community agencies.
• To provide education to the community / hospital.
• Collection of statistical data.
• Committee membership as appropriate.
• Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications