Social Worker (MSW) – Early Psychosis Intervention Program

at  Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Degree in Social Work and registration in good standing with professional college
• Three (3) years of mental health experience, community-based experience is a definite asset
• Excellent skills in mental health assessment and teaching, case management, decision making, and effective crisis intervention
• Demonstrate the ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations for youth and adults experiencing mental illness
• Ability to demonstrate a non-homophobic and anti-racism approach
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in a second language an asset
• Access to a car and a valid driver’s license is required.

WHY CHOOSE CMHA TORONTO?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
• Work-life balance and flexibility – to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
• Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
• Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.
CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

THE ROLE AND OPPORTUNITY

CMHA Toronto is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to join our Early Psychosis Intervention Team. This position involves working in a multidisciplinary team and will be based out of our Lawrence Avenue West location or community partner location. Early Psychosis Intervention services are provided to young adults aged 16-34 who have experienced a first episode of psychosis and their families.
Salary: $62,915 - $72,942 + 4% in lieu of vacation
Hours of Work: 35 per week
Location: 700 Lawrence Ave. W and in the community

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop therapeutic alliance with clients and their significant others
• Provide psycho-education about medications and symptoms
• Complete Assessments, Collaborative Goal Planning and Delivery of Coordinated Specialty Care for Psychosis Model
• Monitor treatment regimes
• Assess mental status and monitor physical health needs
• Assess client needs and link to appropriate resources
• Work from a recovery-based perspective
• Provide support and education to family members and significant others
• Collaborate service provision with other team members and community partners

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO OUR COVID-19 POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION.

CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.