Social Worker - RSW - SCIS-SOC

Position Details

Job Number: 

JR02136

Department:

Schizophrenia Social Work IP and OP

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

West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

20 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

Summary:
To provide 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. Reporting to the Manager of the Schizophrenia Outpatient Clinic, the registered Social Worker will utilize a full scope providing consultation to interprofessional team members and clinical case management to individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness.

Qualifications:
•Clinical MSW and/or BSW from an accredited university. MSW is preferred
•Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
•Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers an asset
•Minimum of two years  demonstrated  experience completing clinical case managment in an outpatient mental health setting.
•Demonstrated experience in  complex clinical case management  in outpatient agency  required
•Demonstrated expertise in psychosocial assessment of individuals and families
•Demonstrated knowledge in Mental Status Examination and suicide risk assessment
•Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, including additional certification in counselling modalities specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Psychosis; Concurrent Disorders and/or smoking cessation
•Comprehensive knowledge in mental health diagnoses  and related treatments including familiarity with psychotropic medications and associated side effects; as well as recovery oriented processes of care considered best practice required
•Comprehensive knowledge with ability to  integrate evidence based methods and relevant best practices for this target population required
•Comprehensive knowledge of regional community resources ,  including both acute and specialized services required
•Superior skills in advocacy to negotiate systemic challenges and remove patient access systemic barriers  required
•Ability to work and problem solve independently  required
•Strong interpersonal skills to function as a productive member of  an interprofessional team with understanding of relevant roles required
•Working knowledge and experience with relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act essential
•Ability to organize and prioritize multiple  and competing  demands
•Accurate and timely documentation, meeting professional and organization standards
•Demonstrated commitment to mentoring social work students
•Interest and demonstrated abilities in program planning and development and research preferred
•Good work performance and attendance record are essential
•Valid drivers licence and access to a vehichle with appropriate insurance

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).