Social Worker,Mental Health Job Brantford area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Position: Social Worker (Hourly Contract)

Social Worker (Hourly Contract)

Job Location: 643 Park Road North, Brantford

Program: Counselling & Therapy

Job Title: Social Worker

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Hourly Contract including at least 1 evening per week and every other Saturday

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary Range: Band 6, Step 1- $31.68 per hour

Reports to: Program Manager

Final date to receive applications: Until Filled

What We Do

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges. We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it.

Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.

Working at Woodview

In 2018, Woodview won the Canadian Non-profit Employer of Choice award with an overall assessment score of 85% (industry benchmark: 68%) demonstrating a high level of staff engagement, satisfaction and an overall positive workplace culture. Top rated categories at Woodview included:
Personal Enjoyment, Reputation, Leadership, Employee Engagement and Management/Employee Relations.

“I am proud to be working here” – 97% of staff surveyed strongly/moderately agree

“My organization encourages fun and enjoyment” – 94% of staff surveyed strongly/moderately agree

“Woodview encourages a supportive team culture” – 96% of staff surveyed strongly/moderately agree

Employees Receive

A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives
A positive culture and supportive environment that offers flexibility
A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Job Responsibilities

Providing strength-based collaborative mental health services to children, adolescents and families in the context of a multi-disciplinary team as determined by the needs of the client, the policies and practices of Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services and the skills of the Social Worker. Services include assessment, individual/family counselling (brief and long-term), urgent intervention, family and group counselling in Brantford, and Brant County (ages 0 – 18) in home, school or community.

Acting as liaison with community services and agencies as determined by the treatment plan and program requirements as a representative of the Centre when delegated.

Supporting provincial initiatives (i.e. One Stop Talk).

Maintaining all records and reports as required by Centre’s policies and procedures.

Participating in all appropriate case conferences, staff meetings, team meetings, etc.

Being accessible and accountable to the team members and to participate in regular supervision processes.

Qualifications:

Must have BSW or MSW and registration in OCSWSSW or Masters in a related field and membership in the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or equivalent pertinent work experience.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in children’s mental health, knowledge and experience with assessment and treatment planning, therapeutic approaches, solution focused/brief therapy, case management, crisis intervention, group and family therapy
Experience working with families
A demonstrated ability to work from a strength-based, collaborative perspective with clients and families with complex needs, including anxiety, depression and self-harm
Experience with Youth involved in the Justice System and Trauma Therapy is an asset.
Sound knowledge and/or experience in the mental health field and an ability to manage the emotional and behavioural needs of clients
Demonstrated confidence, self- direction and sound judgement
Strong ability to communicate concise, accurate information in verbal and written reporting
Participation in family sessions, group work, including evening and weekend hours
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job (written/verbal/implied)
NVCI and ASIST certification an asset
Current Police Check, including vulnerable screening
Knowledge of DBT and CBT is…


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