DEPT/PROGRAM
Acute Assessment Program
Level 3
JOB CLASS
Social Worker
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time
(Up to 12 Months)
RATE OF PAY
$43.86-$54.96 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75 hours bi-weekly
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
VACANCYTYPE
EXISTING Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
September 30, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontarioand are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Clinical Manager of the Acute Assessment Program Level 3 is currently seeking a temporary full-time Registered Social Worker. The Registered Social Worker will provide professional social worker services for people using social work knowledge and skills, interventions and strategies in order to assist individuals to achieve optimum psychosocial and social functioning.
Interviewing assigned patients, relatives and others considered significant to patient’s lives as well as reviewing clinical histories and consulting with other facilities, agencies and care providers to obtain pertinent information
Assessing psychosocial strengths and challenges within a systems theory approach to formulate and implement therapeutic recovery plans of care, deliver therapeutic group treatment and create effective discharge plans recovery goals and interventions consistent with evidence based social work practices in consultation with clinical team members
Implementing short and/or long term treatment goals utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities including,



but not restricted to psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, resource counselling, crisis counselling, psychosocial education, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), solution-focused counselling, referral and advocacy.
Ensuring that patient records are current, accurate, contain relevant information, are managed in a manner that protects patient privacy and are in line with Waypoint and OCSWSSW standards
Providing skilled supervision to a social work student as required
Serving on administrative, clinical and community committees as assigned, identified and/or chosen
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
Bachelor of Social Workers (BSW) required
Master of Social Worker (MSW) preferred
Specialized education/training or experience in transitional or recovery-focused practices and experienced with group facilitation preferred
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to adapt readily to change
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills
WHAT WE OFFER: Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
Participation in the employee referral program
Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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📌 Registered Social Worker (TFT) (Ontario)
🏢 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
📍 Ontario