Job Description

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and risk assessments, including crisis intervention for suicidality, self‑harm, and safety concerns.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for Mood and Anxiety Disorders using evidence‑based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, MI, Narrative Therapy, SFT, IPT, trauma‑focused therapies, OCD‑related interventions).
• Advocate, liaise and consult with interdisciplinary teams and community service providers.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including participation in treatment planning and consultations.
• Engage client, family, and significant others in the clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies. 
• Deliver clinical services in person and via virtual/telemedicine platforms
• Complete timely, accurate electronic clinical documentation in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and legislative standards.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection.
• Participate in or lead research, program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to Social Work team activities, peer consultation, education, and provide clinical supervision to students.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning and knowledge updates.
• Participate in program‑ and discipline‑specific committees and task 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 policy.  

• Master’s degree in Social Work and registration in good standing with OCSWSSW (independent practice).
• Minimum 3 years’ mental health experience (hospital and/or community).
• Competence to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy with training/supervision in CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, CPT, EMDR or related modalities; certification preferred.
• Strong skills in psychosocial assessments, risk assessment, individualized treatment planning, and evidence‑based individual, group, and family therapy for complex mood and anxiety disorders.
• Experience delivering and evaluating group therapy for severe and persistent mental illness.
• Expertise in crisis intervention, de-escalation, discharge planning, and navigation of community resources.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, PHIPA, HCCA, RHPA).
• Knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria
• Proficient in detailed clinical documentation, care coordination, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience providing education to patients, families, and community audiences.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with electronic health records.
• Person‑centered, recovery‑oriented approach; knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation and conflict resolution.
• Commitment to best practices, continuous quality improvement, and teamwork.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.