Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we're not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care

We are looking for a Social Worker to work with our Mental Health & AddictionsProgram.

Employment Status: Full TimeHours of Work: Available to work day shifts from Monday to Friday with one evening shift per week - subject to change as per Article HRH 2 – Management RightsLocation: Humber River Health, WilsonLabour Group: OPSEU 590Reporting Relationship: Manager, Inpatient Mental HealthHourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90

Responsibilities:





- Completesscreening and a detailed addiction assessment for all referred patients
- Providespsycho-social assessment and therapies with individuals, families andgroups using a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities (supportive, dynamic, interpersonal, counselling and solution-focused) to promote anoptimum level of functioning.
- Supports the patient during all phases of recovery from usage to abstinence.
- Using a holistic approach provides education and consultation services topatients and their families to promote an optimal level of functioning
- Developsand coordinates the discharge plan in conjunction with the treatment teamincluding connection/referral to appropriate internal and/or community resources.
- Completespatient documentation, workload measurements and data requirements in accordance with Hospital, Ministry of Health, CLHIN and departmentalstandards.
- Respondsto clinical crisis in an effective and efficient manner.
- Acts as resource of discipline-specific expertise to other members of the treatment team.
- Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients, colleagues and the work environment.
- Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards
- Otherduties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Master of Social Worker (MSW)



obtained from an accredited School of Social Work.
- Current membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Certification in the prevention and management of aggressive behaviour is an asset.
- Two (2) years’ experience in mental health and/or addiction facility or setting preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in working with a broad range of client groups and their families.
- Demonstrated skills in individual and group counselling/psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of and experience in CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing a definite asset.
- Knowledge and experience with different models of assessment and treatment for problem substance use, addiction and concurrent disorders.
- Demonstrates understanding and incorporates trauma informed approaches.
- Experience in withdrawal management services and knowledge of early recovery treatment models is an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast paced/changing environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to respond rapidly and decisively to crisis situations.
- Excellent decision making skills.
- Excellent knowledge of community resources.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize a consistent and varied workload.
- Demonstrates cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Positive word processing skills, including MS Office.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
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📌 Social Worker, MSW (Toronto)
🏢 Humber River Health
📍 Toronto