Job Description
Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.
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The Geriatric Mental Health Services (GMHS)- inpatient units provides culturally-sensitive and interdisciplinary assessment, consultation, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing community support/services upon discharge to its target population of clients 65 years of age and older. It consists of two busy 24/7 Geriatric Admission Units with a total of 48 beds. The units specialize in dementia care, as well as serving clients with both long-standing and newly diagnosed psychiatric disorders including mood, psychosis, anxiety, and concurrent disorders as well as psychiatric conditions which may arise from medical conditions or substances/medications. The GMHS Inpatient Services strive for excellence in the provision of an integrated and coordinated continuum of services based on best practices.
We are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Social Worker. Reporting to the Manager, Geriatric Mental Health Services, you will be expected to work collaboratively within an inpatient interprofessional team setting. You will be responsible for conducting psychosocial-based assessments, facilitating interprofessional groups, providing financial social supports/assistance and counseling to clients, family and caregivers from diverse backgrounds. You will play a primary role in the client’s discharge planning activities – particularly in addressing housing, income and aftercare needs. You will liaise with Home and Community Care Support Services, other external stakeholders and established partners. You will be expected to contribute to program development and participate in research. Candidates must be capable of providing supervision to Masters of Social Work students, collaborating with faculties of social work on special projects related to the development of the social work field, contributing to the development of best practices unique to the social work field and also teaching to other professionals. This position may require some evening and weekend hours. You will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position is located at 80 Workman Way.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will possess a Master of Social Work degree combined with a preferred three (3) years of post-graduate work experience in a health care facility. Preference will be given to those who have experience with individuals with mental health and or addiction issues. You will be a registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. You must be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment with the faculties of social work that have affiliation agreements with CAMH. Proven experience in Social Work with geriatric clients, knowledge of the aging process and knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles are required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated Discharge planning experience. The preferred candidate will be able to formulate treatment plans, complete standardized assessments, demonstrate ability in working with families and caregivers, has demonstrated ability to conduct interprofessional groups, to monitor client’s response to therapeutic interventions, and communicating with the client’s social and community networks Any previous experience in working in a psychiatric/mental health setting would be considered an asset. In addition, you possess a fundamental knowledge and application of current best practices for the Geriatric Mental Health Service clients. The ability to provide culturally competent service to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds is essential and experience working in a multi-system, inter-professional environment is required. Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment are also essential. Computer skills, including word processing, electronic communication and workload measures are essential. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

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