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, secure, 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)

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

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📌 Social Worker (Ontario)
🏢 St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
📍 Ontario