At Grand River Hospital, we work with the communities we serve towards life-long health and well-being for all. We exist to provide exceptional care through inspired people, one patient at a time. Our Mental Health & Addictions Program strives to deliver exceptional patient experience, excellent patient access, and engaged staff. If you are a Social Worker, we would like you to become a part of our team. 

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, you will work with our inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary services.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides psychosocial and family system assessment, treatment recommendations, referral and discharge planning for children and adolescents in response to the unique and complex needs of this population 
• Actively involved in family education initiatives aimed at enhancing coping and reducing distress
• Works effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team in establishing and monitoring processes, improving continuity of care for patients, and enhancing collaborative relationships with other care providers
• Participates in service committees and quality improvement initiatives as required
• Engages in professional development and continuing education
• Assists with program development and evaluation as required Participates in team building, service development and improvement activities striving to contribute to a healthy workplace environment
• Other duties as assigned

• Master of Social Work degree with registration in good standing with OCSWSSW
• Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health disorders, preferably within a hospital based service setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice guidelines pertaining to the assessment and treatment of child and adolescent disorders
• Demonstrated skill in mental health assessment and crisis management
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Grand River Hospital Mental Health & Addiction Program comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety
• Proven ability to work effectively with other health care providers and community service and school board providers
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities
• Proven to have strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Good attendance record

Grand River Hospital requires all new hires to submit a valid Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Screen prior to start date.

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting paper-based resumes from external candidates.  For instructions on how to apply on line, please visit our website www.grhosp.on.ca or you can find instructions posted on internal posting boards found within the hospital.

EMPLOYEES OF GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM