Social Worker II (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), RCMP, and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.). The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse clinicians and social workers. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker delivers mental health treatment services to Veterans and their families.

Duties:

Provide direct support, therapeutic interventions, education and counseling to veterans, couples and family

Conduct comprehensive Social Work assessments

Develop and conduct groups at the clinic and outreach locations

Function as an effective member of an interprofessional team

Liaise and consult with relevant community agencies and service providers

Participate in academic activities including: teaching and supervision of students, Social Work meetings, Social Work Peer Consultation groups and maintain all requirements for registration with OCSWSSW.

Maintain work load measurement and data collection (e.g. CROMIS) as required

Provide education with various stakeholders i.e. VAC District offices

Design individualized treatment plans based on assessed needs in conjunction with the interprofessional team

Coordinate care among internal and external service providers

Maintain contact with the referring VAC area counsellors, RCMP, and DND in the development of the treatment plans and referrals

Write comprehensive Psychosocial Assessments and discharge reports with follow up recommendations

Utilize tele mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities

Build effective collaborative working relationships with stakeholders

Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the National Centre for Operational Stress Injuries

Design program evaluation and satisfaction surveys within clinic guidelines

Participate in research

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, Discrimination and Harassment-Free Workplace policy.

Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work

Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker s

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Social Worker providing services in Mental Health

Competence to independently practice the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy

Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders and knowledge of substance misuse required (PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR, EFT)

Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response

Experience working in an interprofessional service delivery model is mandatory

Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset

Experience working with families and couples is required

Experience in group work is required

Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service related mental health problems

Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices

Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations

Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work

Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members

Experience providing clinical services via telemedicine or other clinical platforms

High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.

Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle

English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.