Social Worker

Work setting

• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
• Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Provincial certificate of registration

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits