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 Acute Care program is seeking to fill a full-time, permanent Social Worker 2 position in our Concurrent Outpatient Medical & Psychosocial Addiction Support Service (COMPASS) with primary responsibilities in the Rainbow Service. Reporting to the COMPASS Manager overseeing Rainbow Services, the incumbent will provide direct clinical care for members of the LGBTQ2S communities who have substance use concerns and concurrent disorders as well as opportunities to provide care to clients being served in our general COMPASSS program on an as needed basis. Accountabilities may include providing outpatient group-based treatment, bio/psycho/social treatment needs assessments, discharge planning; and, limited case management and individual therapy, within a trauma-informed, harm-reduction supportive and LGBTQ2S framework. You will also support LGBTQ2S clients who are engaged in other programs and in inpatient units throughout CAMH, including youth. Electronic record keeping is required. You may also be required to support coverage requests within the larger COMPASS program, participate in program design, internal and external educational sessions, research related activities, and relevant committees. You will be required to work with clients from diverse populations and perspectives. Candidates must be capable of providing supervision of 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 will also support work in other services within the Acute Care Program in the role of Social Worker as necessary. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. Evening group work is a requirement of this role. This position is located at 60 White Squirrel Way.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) in good standing combined with a preferred minimum of 3 years of post-graduate, direct clinical experience in mental health and/or addictions treatment. The candidate must be a registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy. You must also be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment with faculties of Social Work that have affiliation agreements with CAMH in order to supervise social work students. Experience working with the LGBTQ2S community is required, and Rainbow Service prioritizes hiring team members who reflect the diversity of its clients; as such, the successful candidate will bring lived experience of identifying as a member of the LGBTQ2S community.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential to working effectively within interprofessional teams, engaging with clients, families, and community care providers, and thriving in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in concurrent disorders, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, stimulant use, and evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), among others. Preference will be given to those holding relevant certificates or certifications. You must also possess a current understanding of the research related to substance use issues in LGBTQ2S populations, best practices for serving individuals with diverse gender identities and expressions, harm reduction principles, and anti-oppressive frameworks. Familiarity with community resources, discharge planning, and the recovery model is required.
The ability to work with stakeholders and clients from diverse ethno-racial and ethno-cultural backgrounds is necessary. Proficiency in French/English and/or a second language is considered an asset. Excellent computer skills, including word processing, electronic communication, and workload measures, are essential. For Registered Social Workers not yet in independent practice who require clinical supervision, CAMH will pre-arrange a formal supervisory relationship with the clinical program, based on capacity.
