Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

• To provide assessment and support to inpatient mental health individuals.
• To provide individual and family assessments to determine the type of services required for successful discharge
• To provide supportive counseling to individuals and their families.
• Provide education to individuals and their families regarding mental health.
• To provide appropriate referral to community supports to ensure the health and wellbeing of individuals post discharge.
• To function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team which provides assessment, education, supportive counselling, treatment and discharge planning support to patients and families on the inpatient mental health unit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team, by participating in treatment rounds, staff meetings, case conferences and family meetings
• Perform individual, couple and family assessments
• Provide short-term, supportive counseling and education
• Support clients with the discharge planning process
• Facilitate applications for placement/housing, income support programs, and referrals for community resources
• Plan, lead and facilitate psychoeducational and life skills groups
• Document assessments, treatment plans, clinical progress notes, etc.
• Based on assessment of patient need, provide referrals to appropriate community resources for the purposes of discharge planning
• Facilitate daily inpatient rounds with participating community partners
• Liaise with community partners as required to discuss program changes, patient care needs and to promote good working relationships
• Support the patients and the treatment team through group programming
• Participate in the collection of statistical data (RAI)
• Ensure appropriate support services are in place when patients are discharged
• Participate in committees as deemed appropriate, such as unit council, SW professional practice council, etc.
• Provide supervision and observational opportunities for students completing field placements

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work (MSW)
• Three to five years’ experience working with seriously mentally ill clients.
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Advanced counselling and assessment skills with various short-term counselling modalities, including Brief Solution focused model, cognitive behavioural and dialectical behavioural therapy
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an inter-professional team environment as well as independently.
• He/she role models both professional and the organizational core competencies.
• Ability to de-escalate a crisis situation
• Good Working knowledge of Social Assistance forms
• Knowledge of clinical practices
• Knowledge of hospital informational systems, B Care, HPF, RM&R, Microsoft Office
• Advanced group facilitation skills
• Advanced assessment skills
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources, income support programs and housing programs
• Ability to work with individuals and their families
• Advanced Counseling Skills, i.e. CBT, Solution Focused, Suicide Prevention Skills
• SMG Training
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act
• Understanding of Mental Health Disorders
• Good working knowledge of Social Assistance programs/forms
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Models behaviour that are aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Center.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.