Social Worker – Therapist
We are a dynamic community-based health centre promoting social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and Downtown East area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including: primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, harm reduction and homeless programs, Pathways to Education, infant and child development programs, parenting programs, youth outreach and employment services.
Job Summary
The Social Worker – Therapist in a Community Health Centre (CHC) plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive mental health and social services to individuals and families in the community. This position focuses on promoting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of clients through therapeutic interventions, case management, and community outreach.
This is a Permanent Full-time position, and is a bargaining unit position with OPSEU Local 5115.
Salary
Hours
Application Deadline
Responsibilities Include
Client Assessment:
- Assess clients’ needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Maintain ongoing communication with referral source as needed.
Counseling and Case Management:
- Provide mutually agreed upon time limited individual counselling to individuals facing mental health challenges, trauma, grief, and other psychosocial issues.
- Deliver crisis intervention and support for individuals in distress, ensuring timely access to appropriate resources.
- Utilize a variety of techniques and approaches including Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and/or Brief therapy;
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Provide mutually agreed upon counselling and case management services, utilizing a variety of techniques and approaches that are strength-based, culturally sensitive and appropriate to client’s issues;
- Contract with the client on an ongoing basis re: the identified issues, the plan for services and the service delivery;
- Work Collaboratively with involved significant others/family as directed by the client;
- Attend and arrange case conferences and meetings;
- Facilitate client referrals for internal or external services;
- Provide appropriate client advocacy services as directed by the client.
Program Development and Small Group Work:
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and psychoeducation workshops on mental health, coping strategies, and wellness.
- Contribute to the overall goals of the Centre by working with other staff in designing and implementing programs and services;
- Develop or assist in developing program(s) to meet needs identified by clients and/or the community by assessing needs, planning and delivering programs, and /or linking with existing programs;
- Conduct and complete small group or program evaluation.
Liaising/Networking with Community Groups and Organizations:
- Advocate for clients by identifying and addressing systemic barriers to accessing service and resources.
- Establish and maintain positive links with relevant organizations and groups in the community;
- Work with community groups and organizations to identify service gaps and needs in the community;
- Network, liaise and jointly advocate with organizations and community groups addressing issues identified by clients and/or the community.
Preparing Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive and confidential case notes, assessments, and treatment plans in compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
- Adhere to confidentiality standards, and ensuring compliance with professional and ethical guidelines.
- Complete and provide statistical data as required.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- MSW preferred, or equivalent education and experience in health/social services
- At least 3 years’ experience doing similar work
- Experience in providing therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family therapy
- Knowledge of mental health issues, trauma-informed care, and community resources.
- Prior experience counselling and supporting clients with multiple vulnerabilities a strong asset
- Experience in clinical note taking and using electronic medical records, EMR, (PS Suites, an asset)
- Experience in Infant Mental Health and children with special needs is an asset
- Experience working with high- risk families, child development and child welfare
- Experience working with children, middle years and youth is an asset
- Demonstrated experience with trauma informed work and interventions such as DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Brief therapy, play therapy, etc.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, time management and networking skills
- Group facilitation and counselling skills
- Knowledge of health promotion, advocacy, program planning, research and evaluation
- Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
- Ability to work effectively with people of various cultural, age and economic backgrounds
- Second language is an asset
- Understanding of and commitment to Anti-oppression principles and practices
- Knowledge of the Regent Park area and issues affecting families living within the Regent and Moss Park communities
- Must be fully vaccinated for the protection of clients and staff
Regent Park CHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who are Indigenous people, members of racialized communities, individuals of diverse sexual orientation and gender identification, persons with disabilities and others protected under the Human Rights Code as well as individuals with lived experience in the Regent Park community.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.
Apply For This Position
Please submit your resume and cover letter by
January 28, 2025
No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.