Social Worker - ERMH

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community! Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Mental Health, Emergency Mental Health and the Medication Clinic, you will be responsible to provide quality social work services congruent with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. The registered social worker will work within an interdisciplinary team model of care and implement a full scope of practice in clinical care areas including psychosocial assessment, family engagement, brief supportive interventions, resource identification, coordination and/or utilization of available resources, education, and advocacy for patients presenting to the Emergency Department and experiencing mental health crisis or concerns. Practice will focus on the application of an anti-oppressive, person-centred model of care and recovery orientated and harm reduction approaches for persons with acute and chronic health issues, including cognitive impairment, dementia, mental health issues, concurrent disorders, addictions, and caregiver burnout. The Social Worker will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team of the Emergency Department. Education Requirements

• Master of Social Work Degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited University School of Social Work (preferred)
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, preferred
• Non-violent crisis intervention certificate an asset

Mandatory Qualifications

• Recent Social Work experience in a hospital’s Emergency Department and/ or Acute Medical and Post-Acute programs and discharge planning for populations listed above.
• Demonstrated competency in providing services using an anti-oppressive approach as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to manage competing demands and prioritize work in a time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of related provincial legislation including Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Public Hospitals Act, and community resources
• Working knowledge of social supports including, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
• Knowledge of psychosocial, relational and health issues across the life span, including family birthing, paediatrics, grief and loss, caregiver stress/burnout, chronic illness and psychosocial/physiological conditions affecting the patient population
• Proven ability to work in an empathic manner to engage hard to reach and marginalized populations
• Evidence of ongoing professional development with respect to the practice of social work
• Effective September 7th, 2021, all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid-19 Immunization and Management.

Mandatory Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to providing services using an anti-oppressive approach as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical assessment skills, including a mental status exam
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Ability to work with persons with persistent and Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Excellent organizational skills to be able to cope with a fluctuating workload
• Experience providing crisis-based counselling interventions.
• Good knowledge of community resources
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred Competencies

• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Accommodation The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation. INDX