Social Worker - Family Therapist - MSW

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Program Team Manager, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Social Worker/Family Therapist will work primarily within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program outpatient services, as well as other clinical departments/programs as assigned:

• Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups; providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting clients, families and groups cope with and adapt to health related issues, using the health care system and other social systems effectively and efficiently; demonstrating leadership in assisting the health care team complete discharge; providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families; relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development.
• Participating as a member of the health care team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team; maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department.
• Developing client educational materials, providing client education and participating in professional and research programs; participating in the clinical teaching and supervision of social work students; participating in clinical teaching of students from other professions; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Two (2) years recent and relevant experience preferred.
• Post-graduate training in specialized services is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally trained, is required.
• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or an equivalent Master’s degree as recognized by the Hospital is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with Manitoba Association of Social Work is required.
• Current registration with Canadian Association of Social Work is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of common software applications, including word processing, database, internet and email applications.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practices in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
• Solid understanding of health and social welfare systems.
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.

Physical Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work in stressful environments that may include aggressive and/or agitated individuals.