Vacancy Detail

OPSEU


Job Title: Social Worker
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: CYMH Counsel/Therapy (MCYS)
Program: Mental Health & Addictions
8 Hour Shifts, evenings, days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $44.670 - $57.900 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600001619

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 23 June 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 30 June 2026.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working within an interdisciplinary team the Social Worker in the Child Youth and Family Program (CYFP) will provide outpatient support to youth and their families. liaising with community organizations to support the youth's care, access to resources and transition from CYFP are important roles.
As a CYFP SW, you will provide individual, group and family therapy to a variety of clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-focused Skills training and Brief Intervention are modalities currently used in the program.
The successful candidate will work effectively with the members of the interdisciplinary team, clients and families to assess needs, development treatment and safety plans within services provided at CYFP and/or the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master of Social Work Degree with a focus on counselling and psychotherapy
* Membership in the OCSWSSW; registered health professional;
* Minimum of two years of psychotherapy experience with proven ability to perform psychotherapy independently.
* Documented training and education in specific therapeutic modalities such as CBT and DBT. Other modalities such as narrative, ACT and EFT would be considered as asset.
* Previous clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders within a hospital based service setting;
* Demonstrated experience in providing individual, group and family therapy to children and youth with psychiatric illnesses;
* Previous clinical experience providing brief service including single session model, solution focused interventions;
* Demonstrated knowledge of best practice guidelines pertaining to the treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders including substance use;
* Demonstrated skill in mental health assessment and crisis management;
* Proven ability to work effectively with other health care providers and community service and school
Board providers;
* Demonstrated knowledge about relevant community providers, systems, and clinical pathways
* Previous experience organizing complex care plans
* Proven organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;
* Proven to have strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
* Must be willing to travel from site to site;

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.