Status: Temporary Full-Time
Department: Mental Health - PACT
Union: O.P.S.E.U.
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on July 30, 2025.
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
Responsibilities:
Emphasis is placed on patient-centered care and ensuring a safe, timely and effective discharge to the community. In addition, you must have a demonstrated:
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills.
- Excellence in interpersonal and problem–solving skills.
- Comfort and expertise using a wide array of therapeutic interventions; particularly in dealing with challenging family dynamics and end of life care.
- Knowledge of current societal, ethical, and cultural issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Qualifications:
- Masters of Social Work (MSW) required.
- A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Recent hospital experience preferred.
- Familiarity with the PACT (ACTT) Model,
- Strong clinical and engagement skills, community experience, a commitment to psychosocial rehabilitation values and the Recovery Model, and an ability to function within a shared governance team approach.
- Experience and competence in providing family (individual and group) support and education.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to a vehicle, plus be available to work flexible hours, i.e., days, evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrates critical- thinking and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated effective documentation skills.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.