CLASSIFICATION: MSW or MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR – MASTER’S DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONSPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD STATUS: FULL-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $47.05- $60.98 Reporting to the Manager of Outpatient Mental Health Services, the MSW/MHC will implement and monitor services to meet the needs of individuals with significant mental health issues. The MSW/MHC must be able to function independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and work cooperatively with multiple service providers. This position requires travel throughout the catchment area (Grey and Bruce Counties) to deliver programs and to meet the needs of clients. Responsibility for a case management caseload is required. The incumbent will participate in various components of the program such as community education, family intervention and consultation to the community. This position is initially targeted to work in our Mental Health Case Management program with the understanding that the MSW is a member of Outpatient Mental Health Services and as such may be transferred to another program as needed.
Qualifications / Skills / Abilities: MSW: Master’s degree in Social Work and membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
MHC-M: Master’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or a related health or Social Science field
Current registration in good standing with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Both: Minimum 5 years recent experience working in the community with individuals with significant mental health needs and substance use disorders
Knowledge and appreciation of Recovery Principles
Recent experience working with youth SMI outpatient clientele and their families




Recent experience working with clients with first episode psychosis
Excellent assessment and treatment skills utilizing modalities of intensive case management, individual, family and group therapies, and the understanding of community-based resources
Analytical and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle and respect confidential information with tact and diplomacy are essential
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and familiarity with DSM-V
Training and experience in Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Training and experience in Single Session Therapy
Training and experience in Group therapy
Training and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
P.I. training up to date
P.R. – basic certification
Knowledge of side effects of medication and strategies to cope with those side effects
Access to reliable transportation and possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License
Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
Able to work all shifts
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a protected and healthy work environment

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📌 MSW or Mental Health Counsellor – Master’s – Mental Health & Addictions #565-26 – AMENDED (Ontario)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Ontario