Social Worker Bachelors (Crisis Intervention) Social Worker Bachelors (Crisis Intervention) Temporary (October 2026 - February 2027) Part-time Shift Assignment Site Provide psychosocial risk assessments, crisis counselling and community connections to services for individuals presenting with mental health and addictions concerns. Work in collaboration with community partners, hospital staff and others as required. Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Urgent Response and Care Transitions.

Collaborate with community partners, hospital staff and others as required. Complete mental health and risk assessments.

Provide Crisis

Intervention services utilizing various techniques of care (e.g. motivational interviewing, brief solution focused therapy, recovery model, stages of change, harm reduction, trauma informed care, etc). Provide recommendations to service recipients and community partners. Foster and promote positive change and independence in those individuals served.

Provide support and education to caregivers and/or the service recipients’ personal support network. Collaborate with community partners, hospital staff and others as required. Participate in education and training specific to the program goals.

Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, from an accredited university.

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Certificate of Registration in positive standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is required. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required. Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on an Adult Inpatient Psychiatric unit or Crisis Intervention Program.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience (within the last five (5) years) in a community mental health or addictionssetting. Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology, Mental Health Act, DSM-V, Pharmacology, Child and FamilyServices Atc, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code, andPersonal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Demonstrated ability to navigate Ontario’s developmental services and community suppo rt service sectors. Demonstrated strong relationship-building skills to develop and reinforce clients’ social supports, connections to resources and events that foster social relationships, reduce loneliness, and leverage motivation to live fully. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.

Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and patient information systems.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision; Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients. Ability to travel between local sites. Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours as required.

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📌 Social Worker I - Bachelor in Social Work (Greater Sudbury)
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📍 Greater Sudbury