Working within the context of a multidisciplinary team, and utilizing a patient and family-centered approach, the MCH MUMC CYMHP Social Worker conducts mental health assessments and/or provides case management and /or treatment to children, youth and their families, often on an urgent basis to high acuity patients, in the Mental Health Assessment Unit (MAU).

The Social

Worker delivers a range of evidence-based treatment to individuals and families including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and cooperative assessment and management of suicidality (CAMS).

The Social

Worker contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects, and provides consultation/liaison to other hospital-based teams and community agencies.

The Social

Worker provides education to the public and other professionals on issues relevant to the field of child and youth mental health.

- Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience in a pediatric mental health setting providing full courses of treatment




- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the provision of evidence-based modalities (i.e., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing) within a pediatric mental health population an asset
- Excellent knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act
- Demonstrated expertise and experience in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and engaging in crisis intervention with children, adolescents, and families
- Demonstrated expertise and strong knowledge base in the occurrence and rage of child and youth mental health disorders and difficulties
- Expert knowledge of local and regional community-based resources to aid with assessment, transition planning, and discharge

- Experience triaging as asset
- Demonstrated proficiency in documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team

📌 Social Worker MSW - Child & Youth Mental Health (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada