Job Description

The Ministry of the Solicitor General facility includes a 100 bed Secure Treatment Unit (STU) to service the needs of incarcerated offenders with mental illness; and the STU has been designated a Schedule 1 facility under the Mental Health Act by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

DUTIES:

• Provide professional social work and crisis intervention services to seriously mentally ill clients.
• Develop and implement creative treatment and recovery plans, support services and programs responsive to clients’ needs.
• Engage client, family and caregivers in clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies with the interdisciplinary team.
• Advocate on behalf of clients, families and caregivers for appropriate services and resources.
• Collaborate, consult and liaise with the interdisciplinary team and community service providers.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and data collection, in accordance with hospital, college and legislative standards.
• Participate in the development and delivery of psycho-educational and information sessions for clients, families, service providers, and the community.
• Participate in the teaching, education and supervision of Social Work students.
• Complete and maintain all requirements for registration with OCSWSSW.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Social Work degree from an accredited university.
• Three years’ experience in a mental health setting.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Knowledge, skills and training in concurrent disorders.
• High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
• Knowledge of community resources, corrections, and applicable legislated acts (MHA, PHIPA, The Health Care Consent Act, etc.).
• Understanding of recovery-based treatment and programs of clients with severe and persistent
• mental illness
• Demonstrate ability to work both independently and in a professional inter-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong advocacy & conflict resolutions skills
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

• HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.
• Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
• Life insurance and disability coverage through Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Telus Health, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).