Social Worker/Psychotherapist - Maternity Leave Contract - Jobs in Orillia, ON

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Couchiching Family Health TeamPosition: Social Worker/Psychotherapist – (.8 FTE Maternity Leave Contract - No Benefits)Reports To: Director of Clinical ServicesPosition Summary: As a key member of The Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT), the Social Worker/Psychotherapist will participate in our School Success Program. The Social Worker/Psychotherapist will provide a variety of services including mental health counselling/therapy, system navigation, education and advocacy to individuals, families and groups as part of an interdisciplinary team. Children accessing the School Success Program are faced with a number of challenges which may include ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, developmental delay, intellectual disability, emotional dysregulation, behavioural problems, anxiety, and depression.Roles and Responsibilities: Intake

• Review intake packages including information and standardized questionnaires received from schools, other health providers, community service providers, and the family

Biopsychosocial Assessments

• Review collected intake information with patient and families
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments including the use of standardized assessment tools and semi-structure interview
• Develop goal-directed intervention plan

Treatment/Management

• Provide counselling/treatment including instrumental, therapeutic, supportive, psychoeducational and crisis interventions all within the scope of best practices

Education/Advocacy

• Act as an advocate for patients and their families within the health and education systems
• Help families identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencies
• Participate in case presentations/reviews and discussion within the team
• Develop/research learning resources for health care providers
• Present to education and community groups on anxiety, self-regulation, or depression

Administration/Reporting

• Receive patient phone calls, provide consultation and arrange for follow-up appointments as necessary
• Collect accurate and comprehensive patient-related information and document on clinical management system
• Complete documentation required to facilitate care for the patient (reports, referrals, forms, etc)
• Keep monthly statistics for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC)
• Maintain an organized appointment schedule
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Monitor referrals from the team and assist with waitlist management
• Participate in program planning and evaluation within the team or externally as appropriate

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adjust language and terminology appropriately to suit the individual patient or patient group (including cultural sensitivity)
• Strong clinical skills; demonstrated ability to utilize best practices for mental health treatment
• Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the inter-professional team environment
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures
• Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices and procedures established by the CFHT
• Other duties as required

Computer Skills

• Familiarity with a PC OS environment

• Experience with scheduling and electronic medical record keeping using a clinical management system (Practice Solutions) is an asset

Language Skills

• English required; second language not required but would be an asset

Education/Specific Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Masters Degree in Social Work or Psychotherapy
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Flexibility to work evenings as required
• Police Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
• It is a condition of employment that you receive the necessary vaccinations to protect against infection of COVID-19, or any similar infectious diseases, which may be recommended by governmental and public health authorities from time to time

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing mental health services to adults, children and families
• Clinical experience working collaboratively with a community-based agency preferable
• Teaching and experience facilitating treatment groups an asset
• Knowledge of the education system, specifically special education services is an asset
• Familiarity with local mental health and education resources

The Couchiching Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. The CFHT is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process, pleaseadvise the interview coordinator of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.Job Types: Full-time, ContractSchedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Masters Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• mental health experience and special education: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• OCSWSSW or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (preferred)

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