Posting Dates: August 12, 2026 - August 18, 2026

At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.

The mission of the STEGH Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Program is to care for those who access our services, enable their participation in related decisions concerning treatment, and proactively coordinate their access to other health care services if required. It supports treatment, recovery, learning and continuous improvement through the delivery of evidence-based, safe, efficient, quality-oriented, and values-driven services. A recovery approach assists clients in developing personalized, goal directed supportive care plans that offer skill development and education.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

A Social Worker will provide expert mental health assessments, therapeutic support and education to registered STEGH inpatients and their supports. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and physicians and develop strong partnerships with other community health services. Supporting outpatients therapeutically will also be required to help maintain and bridge supports pre and post inpatient and ER treatment.

The inpatient clinician will report to the Manager of the Mental Health Program.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

- Regulated Health Professional who holds current active membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

- Master’s degree in social work

- Minimum Three (3)



years recent experience working on a Schedule 1 mental health inpatient unit;

- Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with Inpatients and outpatients and their supports experiencing mental health and addiction challenges within the context of individual and group therapy

- Ability to provide support using evidence-based treatment modalities such as Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to effect positive change in the individual’s mental state and coping

- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills with a proven track record of achieving results and sustained outcomes

- Advanced knowledge and skills in completing psychosocial screening, assessments and consultation

- Superior interpersonal and communication skills to effectively work with peers, outpatients, families, and community partners

- Advanced ability to promote the values of interdisciplinary team collaboration

- Ability to demonstrate a facilitative teaching approach with outpatients, families, staff and community partners, and a good working knowledge of adult learning principles

- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills (both verbal and written)





- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to positively influence others and develop trusting internal and external relationships

- Physical ability to carry out the essential duties of the position

- Ability to regularly attend work in accordance with the Attendance Support Program

- Acceptable performance record that is aligned with STEGH values and code of conduct

HOURS:

The successful candidate must be available to work all tours applicable to the department. In addition, this position must be adaptable to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department and be able to commit to the non-availability standards outlined in the Collective Agreement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

- Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

- Full-Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan

- Part Time Status: Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits

- Training and development opportunities
- Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker

- Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!

- Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
- An chance to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace

- Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard

Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!

*This posting is to fill an existing vacancy within the organization

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