Social Worker

OPSEU

Job Title: Social Worker
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Eating Disorders Clinic
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
Days and Evenings - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $44.670 - $57.900 per hour
OPSEU: 2500001962

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, individual, family and group psychotherapy and psycho-education to children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related co-morbidities. The SW also provides ongoing psychosocial treatment to families and parents of children/adolescents and adults referred to the program. Inpatient consultation is provided when requested or to assist with discharge from the hospital. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides evidence based care to clients while working collaboratively with team members and community partners. The SW engages in continuing education to maintain optimal quality of care to clients. The SW is involved in outreach education and presentations to community partners appropriate to role. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Social Work Degree;
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW);
• Demonstrated extensive training and experience (5 years) in the provision of assessment and evidence based treatment (individual, family and group therapy) services to clients with eating disorders and associated psychiatric or concurrent disorders;
• Clinical experience in eating disorders across the age range (children-adult);
• Training and experience in treatment of trauma;
• Experience working within a brief acute care model preferably with a hospital setting;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario network of services for Eating Disorders, health care facilities and community support systems, social service agencies, etc;
• Ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively;
• Strong clinical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills and strong initiative and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, and to work collaboratively with community partners;
• Ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships;
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of Ontario;
• Committed to client-focused philosophy;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.