DEPT/PROGRAMAcute Assessment ProgramLevel 3JOB CLASSSocial WorkerEMPLOYMENT TYPETemporary Full Time(Up to 12 Months)RATE OF PAY$43.86-$54.96 per hourWORK SCHEDULE75 hours bi-weeklyEMPLOYEE GROUPOPSEUVACANCYTYPEEXISTING VacancyOpenPOSTING DATESeptember 30, 2026HYBRID ELIGIBLENoNUMBER1Waypoint 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 qualified 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 informationAssessing 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 membersImplementing 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 standardsProviding professional supervision to a social work student as requiredServing on administrative, clinical and community committees as assigned, identified and/or chosenREQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services WorkersBachelor of Social Workers (BSW) requiredMaster of Social Worker (MSW) preferredSpecialized education/training or experience in transitional or recovery-focused practices and experienced with group facilitation preferredResults oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely resultsDemonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skillsProven written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to adapt readily to changeModels and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitudePreference for proficiency in French/English language skillsWHAT WE OFFER:Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPPParticipation in the employee referral programAccess to Waypoint's Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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