Job Description

• Provide individual, family and group therapy following best practice standards, consistent with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Provide evidence based social work biopsychosocial assessment, consultation and treatment (individual, groups, couples, and family) for clients with complex, mental health, physical health and concurrent substance use disorders 
• Complete risk assessment and crisis intervention plans.
• Work collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively within the Integrated Forensic Program and with hospital and community partners such as the police and justice system
• Engage client, family and caregivers in the clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure Ontario Review Board disposition conditions are adhered through clinical supervision and assistance.
• Meet with clients and clinical team to communicate as directed with the Ontario Review Board.
• Provide evidence to the Ontario Review Board as requested or directed at NCR patient annual hearings.
• Conduct Approved Person Assessments and Approved Accommodations Assessments according to Ontario Review Board and hospital standards.
• Advocate on behalf of clients, families and caregivers for appropriate services and resources.
• Provide timely and comprehensive written assessments, treatment and discharge reports.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of a professional social worker.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required (i.e. RAI).
• Participate in the teaching, education and supervision of Social Work students.
• Participate in Social Work Peer Consultation meetings.
• Keep current of hospital policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
• Keep up to date regarding professional standards by reviewing current literature, attending education events, networking with colleagues, etc.
• Provide educational presentations to community groups.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Minimum 2 years within the last 5 years of clinical Social Work, experience in Forensic Psychiatry is preferred.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Adheres to a Person Centred approach.
• Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (e.g. MHA, PHIPA, The Health Care Consent Act).
• Ability to manage and determine priorities with a diverse case load.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
• Experience with presentation, training, and group facilitation.
• Advanced crisis intervention skills based on application of formal risk and clinical assessment.
• Knowledge and experience in Illness Management and Recovery Model is preferred.
• Conflict resolution knowledge related to addressing behaviour issues with forensic clients.
• Understanding of the treatment and management of clients with a concurrent disorder (major mental illness and substance abuse).
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.