The Social Worker in the Emergency Department (ED) plans, implements and evaluates patient assessments and evidence based treatment. The Social Worker, using a patient and family-centred approach, will provide individual treatment, with a focus in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. The successful candidates will promote a psychosocial perspective congruent with social work training.

As a member of the interprofessional team, participates in formulation of individual treatment programs; collaborates with other interprofessional staff and community partners to develop, implement and evaluate person/family-centred programming. Maintains Standards of Practice as defined by the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. The successful candidate's home site will be the Welland Site; however, travel between sites of Niagara Health will be required. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o MSW from an accredited University
o Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW) required
o Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers required
o Recent experience in a high volume emergency department
o Minimum of three years recent experience in a mental health setting
o Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and expertise in the care of older adults and their families
o Demonstrated current knowledge of the signs and symptoms of mental illness, social work intervention strategies, and treatment modalities for clients with psychiatric disorders
o Experience working with equity-seeking populations (i.e. Elderly, LGBTQ2S+, Mental Health, Addictions, Homeless, and Indigenous)
o Demonstrated crisis intervention, case management skills, knowledge of behavioral techniques, one-on-one counselling and family counselling
o Knowledge of community resources (i.e. addiction resources, harm reduction programs, treatment programs, counselling resources)
o Demonstrated knowledge, training and recent experience in providing individual Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
o Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously as well as in collaboration within an interprofessional healthcare team
o Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, which includes Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, and Substitute Decisions Act
o Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective professional and therapeutic relationships with clients
o Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
o Ability to work effectively to ensure patient flow and effective caseload management within established targets
o Demonstrated computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, Meditech, and Coordinated Care Plans
o Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize workload
o Excellent work performance and attendance record is essential
o Proficiency in computer skills and within Microsoft Word applications
o Applies Niagara Health CORE values, professional practice standards, and recovery/client-centered philosophy to client care and services
o Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Recruitment Specialist: Bree Hibbs

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: equity-seeking group, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.