Social Worker - RSW Job Share- YWC

Position Details

Job Number: 

JR02221

Department:

Youth Wellness Centre

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Youth Wellness Centre (Hamilton Downtown) 

Job Type:

Regular, Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$44.49 - $55.08

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-10-01

Closing Date:

2026-10-08

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Youth Wellness Centre (YWC) provides care to youth aged 17-25 who are experiencing significant mental health and addictions concerns. The YWC Social Worker provides quality social work services congruent with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

The Registered Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment (e.g., including the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality), counselling/psychotherapy (i.e., including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), case management youth/family education supportive counselling transition planning service coordination and consultation according to best practice standards in order to assist youth and their families to achieve optimum recovery and quality of life. This includes maximizing the benefit youth and families receive from their medical treatments and transitioning to risk-reduced timely discharges.

The Registered Social Worker provides leadership in high-risk social situations program development advocacy and developing and maintaining strong community linkages.

The Registered Social Worker will also participate in mentoring community development teaching continuous quality improvement and research activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree (MSW preferred) in Clinical Social Work

• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers

• Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred

• Minimum two years experience in a comparable role working with the defined population (eg youth with complex mental illness concerns and their families)

• Knowledge and current community-based experience working with youth with mental health and addictions concerns and their families required

• Current and demonstrated knowledge of the unique developmental issues of young adult clients and their families required

• Current and demonstrated knowledge of the early stages of mental illness and addictions including etiology prognosis and treatment modalities required

• Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in cognitive-behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in trauma-focused therapies (i.e., Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy) preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of individual counselling and group facilitation skills (i.e., CBT, DBT)

• Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in conducting a risk assessment, intervening when required and providing necessary supports.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) to youth preferred.

• Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislation which includes the following: Mental Health Act; Health Care Consent Act; Substitute Decisions Act; Public Hospitals Act; Long Term Care Act; Child and Family Services Act; PHIPA and Excellent Care for All Act

• Understanding the use of psychotropic medication in youth psychiatric diagnosis and formulation of a mental health assessment

• Ability to work in a collaborative partnership with client's family and community

• Communication skills interviewing skills critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Participation in research best practice program evaluation and evidence of continued professional development and education

• Computer skills in Microsoft outlook windows word excel and Powerpoint

• Ability to work under pressure prioritize workload and meet deadlines

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).