SW-ONA LAKERIDGE HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE CHILD YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAM REGULAR PART-TIME The current schedule is DAYS/EVENINGS - 8 hour shifts SW ONA AH-130000339 This position is open to all qualified staff throughout the Lakeridge Health Corporationcommencing April 9, 2014 and closing at 11:59 pm on April 16, 2014. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Working with a multidisciplinary team the Social Worker provides comprehensivepsychosocial assessment, group psychotherapy, brief individual and family therapy anddischarge planning for children and youth with psychiatric illnesses. As determined by theresource needs, he/she provides care in some or all of the following components of theprogram: urgent care, outpatient, intensive ambulatory services and in-patient serviceswith consultation with other health care providers. The successful candidate will workeffectively with the members of the multi-disciplinary team in establishing and monitoringprocesses to improve intervention and continuity of care for patients, and collaborativerelationships with other care providers in the Region. The Social Worker participates inprogram and other committees. QUALIFICATIONS: * Master of Social Work Degree; * membership in the OCSWSSW or eligibility; * 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;* demonstrated knowledge of best practice guidelines pertaining to the treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders;* 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;* certification with CAFAS;* proven organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;* proven to have strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills;* 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;* proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;* must be willing to travel from site to site; and * must provide successful Criminal Investigation Record. SALARY: $35.42 - $45.12 per hourCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (SW and RRT Bargaining Unit).Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.