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Mental Health Social Worker 1

Posting #:  026-01388

Status:  Temporary Full-Time
Available Positions:  1

Bargaining Unit:  OPSEU
Department:  RCC - OAP URS
Assignment:  

Rate of Pay:  As per the Collective Agreement – Schedule B
Shift:  Day Shift
Posted Date:  2026-21-1
Deadline:  2026-13-2

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Job Description

The Mental Health Social Worker I position involves completing the intake process for children and youth who are experiencing emotional/behavioural/social difficulties and their families. Through active liaising with parents (and/or collaterals) and community services, the Mental Health Social Worker I works with a multidisciplinary team to complete the initial intake screening to determine service needs. In addition, the Mental Health Social Worker I will provide professional and confidential services through the Urgent Response Service in a comprehensive, flexible, and timely manner, including: screening and intake of children/ youth with Autism who request the service; providing service navigation for all children/ youth referred; and leading the development, monitoring and evaluation of the Urgent Reponses Service Plan for those who meet the criteria for the service. The Mental Health Social Worker I will use a family centered approach with a focus on each individual’s strengths. Co-facilitation of treatment groups for children/youth may be requested.

Qualifications

Experience with vulnerable or at-risk populations including special needs – Required

Experience working in a social work capacity with preference given to children’s mental health and/or understanding of developmental complex special needs - Preferred

Knowledge of child development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to strength-based principles of child, youth, and family centeredness

Experience working with the child and youth service system

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

Ability to work independently and contribute to a team

Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries

Strong organizational, verbal, written and reporting skills

Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma

Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions quickly

Valid Ontario Driver’s License, means of transportation and ability to travel on a daily basis for outreach services – Required

Education and/or Certification

Bachelors of Social Work Degree (BSW) - Required

Current Certification of Registration issued through the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers - Required

 

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

Application Form

At Hôtel Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH), we believe that being vital means showing up with purpose, passion, and the drive to make a difference. We are not just hiring; we are building a team of individuals who reflect the communities we serve and who bring their whole selves to the work they do.

HDGH is firmly committed to diversity, striving to ensure our organizational structures are representative of the demographic, ethno-cultural, linguistic, and geographic characteristics of the communities we serve. We value the opportunity to provide equitable employment opportunities and accessible employment practices for all communities, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of identified visible minority groups and racialized communities.

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and hospital needs, and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519.257.5111 ext. 73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

And while you are considering joining our team, imagine living in Windsor, Ontario! Canada’s southernmost city which shares the same latitude as Rome, Napa Valley, and Barcelona. Here, you will enjoy miles of waterfront parks, a rich arts and culture scene, and the perks of big city life just across the border in Detroit, all with the charm and affordability of a close-knit, welcoming community.

Be vital! Start your journey with us today. Fill out the application below, and let’s discover what we can build together.

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Conditions of Employment

  • I understand that any representation or deliberate omission of fact made by me in connection with this application will be just and sufficient cause to disqualify me from employment or cause termination of employment.
  • I understand that if accepted for employment, I agree to comply with the conditions of employment and the rules and regulations of this employer.
  • I understand that any offer of employment is conditional on a physical examination by the employer’s physician and my undergoing routine chest X-ray, TB tests, period health reviews, and other medical examinations that may be required by the employer.
  • I understand that if accepted for employment, it is my responsibility to advise Human Resources immediately if I become subject of any disciplinary proceeding, civil lawsuit, or criminal proceeding that in any way relates to the practice of my professional activities.


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