JOB POSTING #:         010-010-2022

POSITION:                   Permanent Full-time Social Worker - MSW

DEPARTMENT:           North Algoma Counselling Services

RATE:                         $43.29 – $56.71

Purpose of Position:  

As the social worker, you will perform a wide range of social work duties for individuals affected by a wide range of mental health and addiction issues. This position provides direct psychosocial care, counselling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant resources while facilitating client self-management. You will work collaboratively with other health care providers and community partners in order improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the identified population.

DUTIES:

1. Conduct psychosocial assessments, identify client issues, formulate and carry out appropriate social work treatment plans in order to meet client needs. 

2. Provide counselling interventions to clients and families faced with multi-faceted problems. 

3. Facilitate and coordinate individual, group and/or family counselling services, often involving interdisciplinary teams. 

4. Provide crisis counselling, mediation and conflict resolution strategies. 

5. In conjunction with community partners, actively participate in community walk-in clinics. 

6. Advocate for clients by coordinating the efforts of all internal and external parties to meet client and family psychosocial and instrumental needs such as housing, food, transportation, income support and financial management. 

7. To make referrals to other services and agencies as required. 

8. To participate in staff development, consultation and community education programs. 

9. To participate in any pertinent hospital or community committees. 

10. Keep up to date with relevant knowledge, research methods and techniques, through the reading of relevant literature, peer consultation and continuing education activities. 

11. To assume any other functions associated with social work not identified above as may be required by the changing needs of the clients we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in social work is mandatory 

Registration with the College of Social Work

Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Minimum of two years experience in mental health counseling and psychotherapy working with adults’ social/mental health issues.

A valid driver’s license.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.  

APPLY TO:     Human Resources, Recruiting

Lady Dunn Health Centre

Email: Hr@ldhc.com  

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Lady Dunn Health Centre is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.