The Mental Health Social Worker I position involves completing the intake process for children and youth who are experiencing emotional/behavioural/social difficulties and their families.Through active liaising with parents (and/or collaterals) and community services, the Mental Health Social Worker I works with a multidisciplinary team to complete the initial intake screening to determine service needs. In addition, the Mental Health Social Worker I will provide professional and confidential services through the Urgent Response Service in a comprehensive, flexible, and timely manner, including: screening and intake of children/ youth with Autism who request the service; providing service navigation for all children/ youth referred; and leading the development, monitoring and evaluation of the Urgent Reponses Service Plan for those who meet the criteria for the service. The Mental Health Social Worker I will use a family centered approach with a focus on each individual's strengths.



Co-facilitation of treatment groups for children/youth may be requested.QualificationsExperience with vulnerable or at-risk populations including special needs – RequiredExperience working in a social work capacity with preference given to children's mental health and/or understanding of developmental complex special needs - PreferredKnowledge of child developmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCommitment to strength-based principles of child, youth, and family centerednessExperience working with the child and youth service systemDemonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholdersAbility to work independently and contribute to a teamAbility to maintain robust professional boundariesStrong organizational, verbal, written and reporting skillsExperience working with individuals experiencing traumaDemonstrated ability to make critical decisions quicklyValid Ontario Driver's License, means of transportation and ability to travel on a daily basis for outreach services – RequiredEducation and/or CertificationBachelors of Social Work Degree (BSW) - RequiredCurrent Certification of Registration issued through the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers - RequiredOur hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at (phone hidden) ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

📌 Mental Health Social Worker I (Windsor)
🏢 Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
📍 Windsor