Mental Health Clinician (Social Worker)

at  Guelph CHC

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Clinician (Social Worker)
PROGRAM AREA: Allied Health Team
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 12 month contract
HOURS/WEEK: 28 hours

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Social Work, or relevant post-graduate degree
• Registered with a regulated College in Ontario which allows provision of psychotherapy.
• Two to five years’ experience in a community-based, human-service organization.
• Thorough knowledge of, and proficiency in, current assessment, psychosocial counseling techniques and group work
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources, preferably Guelph and Wellington County
• Ability to set goals and get results
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management, decision making and organizational
• A good team member and supportive of interdisciplinary practices
• Knowledge of privacy and confidentiality standards on Ontario, including PHIPA.
  If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements before 5:00 p.m. on November 12 2024
  Please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool.
  Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.
  We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.
  If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
  We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date

• Maximize the functioning and independence of clients by providing psychosocial counselling services to individuals, families and groups.
• Ensure clients receive community support, health, social and recreational services to which they are entitled, by acting as a client advocate.
• Ensure comprehensive treatment for clients by providing information to other GCHC professionals on an ongoing basis, by participating in case conferencing, and by providing consultation on psychosocial issues to GCHC staff.
• Ensure appropriate treatment is delivered and maintains client records, assessment notes and correspondence within the safeguard of confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development of new programs that address community health needs.
• Collaborate with Guelph CHC staff and other agencies to identify, recommend and/or develop resources and materials, and participates in delivery of the program.
• Ensure services are evaluated.
• Participate in community groups and committees relating to the development and delivery of health care and social services in the community.
• Respond to codes (specifically white or yellow) and helping to manage social/emotional or mental health crises that present in clinic, as well as providing walk-in/on-call counselling services.