Social Worker (MSW), Crisis Response Unit

Position:Social Worker (MSW) Psychiatric Crisis Unit & Short Stay Unit

Department:Mental Health & Addictions

Position Status:Full-Time

Union:OPSEU 373

Number of Positions:1

HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time, Days

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHY WORK FOR US:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Reporting to the Manager for the Crisis Response Unit (CRU) and CRU Short Stay unit (CRU SS), the Social Worker will be responsible for the provision and coordination of mental health intervention, assessment, navigation, and coordination duties for individuals presenting to the CRU and those admitted to the CRU Short Stay Unit. This includes 72-hour post discharge calls to ensure system supports have been activated and coordinate further services as required. Provision of services will be done through direct service interactions as well as in consultation and collaboration with hospital and community team members, with an underlying foundation on patient and family centered care.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

·Master of Social Work or related social service field.

·Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing crisis intervention services including assessment, intervention, and system navigation.

·Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

·Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training preferred

WHO YOU ARE:

·Knowledge of emergency crisis intervention approaches, therapeutic interventions, community resource activation.

·Experience and working knowledge in the treatment of concurrent disorders, dual diagnosis, and a well-established understanding of trauma informed practice.

·Excellentorganizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage competing and changing priorities.

·Current knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Health Care Consent Act.

·Well established ability to work on an interdisciplinary team and offer input into team approaches to intervention(s).

·Established crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.

·Experience working in an emergency department with individuals in mental health crisis.

·Experience working in collaboration with first responders in intervening with individuals in mental health crisis.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of all groups and backgrounds, especially those applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please Notify us by indicating you require an accommodation in your application form. A representative from Human Resources will be in touch with you to tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40.40-$51.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Peterborough, ON K9J 7C6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peterborough, ON K9J 7C6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person