About the Program
As a member of the Youth Psychiatry Program, you will use best practices to provide person centred Social Work services to transitional-aged youth and their families. This includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and discharge planning; in collaboration with the clinical team, client, families, and hospital and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Psychosocial assessment, treatment, and support to adults with serious mental illness and their families, including risk, crisis, and clinical needs assessments

Deliver individual and group education and therapeutic interventions for patients and families

Collaborate with community resources, residential settings, and the interdisciplinary team to support care and discharge planning

Advocate for client and family access to appropriate services and resources

Engage clients, families, and supports in treatment planning, clinical interventions, and risk reduction strategies

Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups and provide educational presentations to community groups

Participate in Social Work meetings, peer consultation, committees, task groups, and Community Treatment Order planning/implementation

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and workload data in compliance with hospital, professional, and legislative standards

Contribute to research, program evaluation, quality improvement, and support the supervision and education of students every two years.

Keep up to date regarding professional standards by reviewing current literature, attending educational events, networking with colleagues, etc

Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal

Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal's Anti-Racism, Discrimination & Harassment-Free Workplace Policy

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work

Registration and in positive standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers





Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in a mental health setting

Discharge planning experience and knowledge of community resources is essential

High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.

Experience in group work preferred

Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and/ or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Client centered approach

Experience with recovery-based programs for the seriously mentally ill is an asset

Experience working with Concurrent Disorders population an asset

Conflict resolution knowledge

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team

Sound clinical judgment.

Experience in community consultation is an asset.

Ability to work in a team; establish and maintain good working relations.

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset

Benefits
At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.

Competitive health and dental benefitsthrough MedavieBlue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;

Life insurance and disability coveragethrough Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)through TelusHealth, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to helping you thrive personally and professionally-today, tomorrow, and throughout your career at The Royal.

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📌 Social Worker II (TFT 1.0 FTE) (Manitoba)
🏢 Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
📍 Manitoba