Social Worker (BSW)- Mental Health & Addictions- Full Time

The Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is currently recruiting for a Social Worker assigned to the Withdrawal Management Program. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary mental health and addictions team and will liaise with the diverse mental health programs within the hospital and community.

Duties

• Facilitate and score biopsychosocialculturalspiritual assessments & perception of care tools (OPOC, GAD7, PQ9 etc.).
• Assist with providing addictions-related support and navigation to ensure individuals remain in the program and ultimately facilitate pathways to care to other addiction and mental health services as part of the discharge process, including Primary Care.
• Consult within multidisciplinary team regarding evidence based approaches to withdrawal management and treatment and care strategies (i.e. trauma informed care, stages of change, harm reduction, etc).
• Educate and support clients using well developed Motivational-interviewing skills to capitalize and empower clients in their care.
• Conduct follow up discharge calls to strengthen continuum of care and transition care plan pathways.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, policy and legislative requirements and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate
• Participate with In-Service programs regarding the social and emotional components of health/illness and their effects on patients and families, as assigned.
• Assist in diversion from hospital and the criminal justice system as appropriate.
• Work from a continuous improvement framework.
• Educate clients, families and other supports on mental health and addictions and how to access support.
• Maintain accurate client records and statistical reports as required.
• Function as a professional role model demonstrating good interpersonal skills and a commitment to self-growth and development.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other hospital and community partners while remaining a client advocate.
• Participate in peer supervision with other staff, as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, policy and legislative requirements and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate.
• Take initiative to develop and maintain unit policies and procedures, and client centered treatment plans.
• Assuming other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other relevant field.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers or other governing body.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in managing substance abuse and substance related disorders.
  
  

Skill

• Excellence in problem solving techniques, conflict resolution skills, ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team and with the public.
• Excellent writing skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages both for detailed analytical reports and executive summaries.
  
  

Ability

• Ability to take a system wide and novel approach to opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and deal with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts
• Ability to work under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
• Ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated strong communication skills including the ability to relate well with others and adapt style as needed.
• Provide safe and compassionate care to those who life with Mental Health and Addiction.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, sound judgement and diplomacy.
• Demonstrates crisis intervention skills for both telephone and person to person situations.
• Working knowledge of inpatient and community-based resources for adults with mental health and addictions needs.
• Have a strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and to be able to be a resource on this topic.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the Hospital’s mission statement and ICCARE values
  
  

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.