Position Details
Posting #: 31991
Department: Emergency Department Admission Avoidance Social Work
Employee Type: Regular, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: OPSEU
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule
Work Days: Monday to Sunday
Time of Day: Days
Shift: Rotating, 12 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Application Dates
Opening Date: 07/08/2025
Closing Date: 14/08/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Social Worker plans, implements and evaluates psychiatric assessments and evidence based treatment. The Social Worker will provide individual and group treatment, with a particular focus in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. The Social Worker promotes a psychosocial perspective congruent with social work training.
As a member of an interdisciplinary service, participates in formulation of individual and group treatment programs. Collaborates with other interprofessional staff and community partners to develop, implement and evaluate person/family centered programming. Maintains Standards of Practice as defined by the College of Social Work.
- Clinical BSW, MSW preferred from an accredited University
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers required
- Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
- Minimum of three years experience in an outpatient mental health setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical psychiatry and psychiatric medications
- Demonstrated current knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illness, social work intervention strategies, and treatment modalities for clients with psychiatric disorders
- Demonstrated crisis intervention, case management skills and knowledge of behavioral techniques
- Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective professional and therapeutic relationships with clients
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation which includes: Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, and Substitute Decisions Act
- Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously as well as in collaboration within an interprofessional healthcare team
- Demonstrated knowledge, training and recent experience in providing individual and group based Dialectical Behavioural Therapy in an outpatient setting
- Demonstrated knowledge, training and recent experience in delivering individual and group based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in an outpatient setting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively to ensure patient flow and effective caseload management within established targets
- Demonstrated computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, Provider Portal, PHS, etc.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize workload
- Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential.
- Develops and participates in the formulation of individual and group treatment programs
- Engaged member of the consultation team through active participation and sharing of feedback
- Maintains Standards of Practice as defined by the College of Social Work and working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act …)
- Conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments from a systems perspective
- Identifies and intervenes with high risk client situations.
- Provides evidence based interventions and counseling which may include crisis intervention, psycho-education, DBT, IPT, CBT, solution-focused therapy, therapeutic group work etc …
- Provides case management for an assigned patient group including facilitation of the client and team goals related to function and discharge, connecting the patient/family with services/resources, if necessary; coordination of all complex discharges and facilitation of specific case management activities
- Provides formal and /or informal teaching of clients, families, staff, and the within community, as necessary.
- Provides field instruction and supervision of Social Work students with affiliated university Faculties of Social Work.
- Participates in program evaluation, Acute Mental Health committees, and research opportunities
- Consults and collaborates with members of the multi-disciplinary team and with the community
The Emergency Department Admission Avoidance Program seeks to identify, strategize and implement discharge planning as soon as a patient arrives at St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. We strive for excellence, family involvement, and patient satisfaction through optimal outcomes for all involved. Admission Avoidance was adopted in 2016 out of great need to better serve the community demand for Emergency Care
The Admission Avoidance team allocates in-house, community and provincially-funded resources to get patients home sooner and straight from the Emergency Department
In 2017 the Admission Avoidance Team received the Sisters of St Joseph of Hamilton MISSION LEGACY AWARD for its exceptional commitment to healthcare and upholding the values of our founders. The Admission Avoidance team includes Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Community Care(LHIN) Coordinators, Physicians, Families and Caregivers
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
