Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.

With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.

Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

- Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
- People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
- Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a cooperative environment.





This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

As a specialist in social work the incumbent will provide comprehensive care to sexually assaulted persons and victims of intimate partner violence as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements of the job

• Master’s Degree in Social Work

- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience and demonstrated expertise in trauma, dissociation and the symptomatology related to sexual assault and intimate partner violence or relative experience
- Demonstrated case management experience
- Valid driver's license and access to own transportation
- Proven ability to manage crisis situations
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop a community network
- Ability to work independently
- Strong written and communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety

Assets

- Certified in non-violent crisis intervention
- Experience in criminal court
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
- Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

📌 Masters Prepared Therapist (Cornwall)
🏢 Cornwall Community Hospital
📍 Cornwall