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Aug 07, 2026
CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869
Social Worker (MSW), Adult Ambulatory Care - 1 position
Adult Ambulatory Care
Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $44.67 - $57.90 /hour
Temporary position anticipated to extend until April 14, 2028, and is subject to the availability of work
Ambulatory Services provides outpatient services to clients requiring tertiary level mental health care. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support/rehabilitation/treatment to clients with serious and persistent mental illness using the principles of client-centered care and Psychosocial Rehab (PSR) within a recovery oriented philosophy and within the context of an interdisciplinary team approach, frequently in conjunction with community partners.
Essential Qualifications Masters of Social Work
Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Registered Social Worker
At least two (2) years related social work experience in the field of mental health
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Demonstrated skills, knowledge of and experience delivering a full range of high quality social work services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and their families




Demonstrated skills in psychosocial assessment and treatment with the ability to identify client needs, problem solve through professional assessment and skillfully implement social work interventions in collaboration with the patient, family and team
Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and treatments, psychotropic medications and symptom management
Strong discharge planning skills
Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
Strong crisis intervention, advocacy, conflict management and facilitation skills
In-depth knowledge of major mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective
Demonstrated skills in goal oriented, evidence based practice approaches
Knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) & Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, PHIPA and other relevant legislation
Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to mobilize community, health/mental health and social services
Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to function effectively independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent organizational, time management and communication




Ability to accept and positively influence change in the work environment
Demonstrated strength in written/verbal communication and case management
Demonstrated skills in providing education to patients, families and the health care team
Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice, ability to measure and evaluate practice change outcomes
Supports research and innovation in practice, previous experience in research an asset
Travel within the catchment area is required
Evidence of skilled growth and development
Proficient computer skills with a variety of programs
Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset
Teaching and Research St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
Posting date: July 30, 2026
Submission deadline: August 05, 2026

Stacy Kearns, Human Resources
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📌 Social Worker (MSW), Adult Ambulatory Care (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 Ontario