Social Worker .8 FTE (4 Days per week )
Position: Social Worker (.8 FTE, 4 days/week)
Reports To: Clinical Program Manager
Position Summary:
As a key member of The Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT), the Social Worker will participate in both our School Success Program and our Mental Health Program. The Social Worker will provide a variety of services including mental health counselling/therapy, system navigation, education and advocacy to individuals, families and groups as part of an interdisciplinary team. Children accessing the School Success Program are faced with a number of challenges which may include ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, developmental delay, intellectual disability, emotional dysregulation, behavioural problems, anxiety, and depression.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Intake
• Review intake packages including information and standardized questionnaires received from schools, other health providers, community service providers, and the family Biopsychosocial Assessments
• Review collected intake information with patient and families
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments including the use of standardized assessment tools and semi-structure interview
• Develop goal-directed intervention plan
Treatment/Management
• Provide counselling/treatment including instrumental, therapeutic, supportive, psychoeducational and crisis interventions all within the scope of best practices Education/Advocacy
• Act as an advocate for patients and their families within the health and education systems
• Help families identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencies
• Participate in case presentations/reviews and discussion within the team
• Develop/research learning resources for health care providers
• Present to education and community groups on anxiety, self-regulation, or depression
Administration/Reporting
• Receive patient phone calls, provide consultation and arrange for follow-up appointments as necessary
• Collect accurate and comprehensive patient-related information and document on clinical management system
• Complete documentation required to facilitate care for the patient (reports, referrals, forms, etc)
• Keep monthly statistics for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC)
• Maintain an organized appointment schedule
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act
• Monitor referrals from the team and assist with waitlist management
• Participate in program planning and evaluation within the team or externally as appropriate
Skills/Knowledge Requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adjust language and terminology appropriately to suit the individual patient or patient group (including cultural sensitivity)
• Strong clinical skills; demonstrated ability to utilize best practices for mental health treatment
• Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the inter-professional team environment
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the CFHT
• Other duties as required
Computer Skills
• Familiarity with a PC OS environment
• Experience with scheduling and electronic medical record keeping using a clinical management system (Practice Solutions) is an asset
Language Skills
• English required; second language not required but would be an asset
Education/Specific Job Requirements:
• Minimum Education: Masters Degree in Social Work
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Flexibility to work evenings as required
• Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
Experience:
• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, children and families
• Clinical experience working collaboratively with a community-based agency preferable
• Teaching and experience facilitating treatment groups an asset
• Knowledge of the education system, specifically special education services is an asset
• Familiarity with local mental health and education resources
Additional details will be provided in interview.
Please submit cover letter and resume including position title in subject line to: careers@cfht.ca
The Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT) supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and disabled persons. CFHT is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise our Human Resources Manager. Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom of Information (F.O.I.) and Protection of Privacy Act,1987. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged