Department: Regional Specialized Mental Health
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge:
- Bachelor of Social Work required
- Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is required
- Minimum of two (2) years of significant experience in a hospital setting, mental health and psychiatric services, with knowledge of and experience in the coordination of community services, is required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (completed within the last twelve (12) months)
- Current Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Certificate is considered an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Health atHome, Placement Coordination Service (PCS), Homes for Special Care, the Association for Community Living, and Decision Support, including their appropriate utilization, is required
- Excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to the Mental Health Act and the Long-Term Care Act, is required
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, program staff, community agencies, and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care principles and the ability to apply them in all relationships and interactions
- Proven interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, program staff, community agencies, and other stakeholders
- Knowledge of the Northeast Region and the agencies and organizations that support clients with mental health, developmental, and cognitive concerns within the community
- Knowledge of social work treatment interventions and best practices applied in recovery-oriented, clinical, and community settings, incorporating psychosocial rehabilitation values and principles into client care
- Excellent computer skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports
- Ability to function effectively as a member of an interprofessional health care team
- Demonstrated commitment to ensuring the safety of self, fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting and contributing to a culture of safety and the prevention of adverse health events within the organization
- Good attendance and work record required
- Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.
Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
