Job Posting #824-22

POSITION TITLE: MSW OR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR – MASTER’S (MHC-M)
DEPARTMENT: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WELLNESS CENTRE
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 28, 2022
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: FULL-TIME
WAGE RATE: $40.40 - $51.47

POSITION SUMMARY
The MSW/MHC-M will implement and monitor services to meet the needs of individuals with significant mental health needs. The MSW/MHC-M must be able to function independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team and work cooperatively with multiple service providers. The successful candidate, following Recovery Principles will provide high quality assessment and brief counselling using short-term solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy therapeutic models. They will also participate in the education of staff, students and the larger community. This position is initially targeted to work at our Withdrawal Management Services with the understanding that the MSW/MHC-M is a member of
Outpatient Mental Health Services and as such may be assigned to another program as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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 Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Both:

• Minimum 5 years recent experience working with individuals with significant mental health needs
• C.P.I. training up to date
• C.P.R. – basic certification
• Knowledge and appreciation of Recovery Principles
• Excellent assessment and treatment skills utilizing modalities of individual and group therapies
• 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
• Access to reliable transportation – travel throughout Grey and Bruce Counties is required
• Analytical and organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle and respect confidential information with tact and diplomacy are essential
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
• Able to work all shifts
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to GBHS ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies(Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• 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 GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Thank you for your interest in employment at Grey Bruce Health Services. We have many exciting opportunities available. GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40.40-$51.47 per hour

Work Location: One location

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