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(PERMANENT FULL TIME) SOCIAL WORKER - COMPLEX GENERAL PSYCHIATRY D (CGPD)

@ Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Whitby, Ontario

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Overview

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is hiring a permanent full-time Social Worker for its Complex General Psychiatry D unit. The role provides psychosocial assessment, therapy and discharge planning for patients with schizophrenia and complex mental illness, working on an interprofessional team. Requires an MSW and registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers; OPSEU bargaining unit; two vacancies; closes November 24, 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Individual, group and family/couple therapy
  • Liaison with community social agencies
  • Interdisciplinary team member and discharge planning

Requirements summary:

  • MSW required
  • Registration with OCSWSSW in good standing
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act and PHIPA
  • Advanced knowledge of mental health social work
  • Competence in CBT, DBT and crisis intervention
  • 3-5 years psychiatric experience desirable
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Employer posting date
2026-11-10
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2026-11-10
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2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studySocial Work

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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.

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Reported office locations
  • 700 Gordon St., Whitby, Ontario L1N 5S9, CA
Business categories
  • Hospital
  • Health Care
  • Mental Health
  • Healthcare Services & Hospitals
  • Healthcare
Other recorded names
  • Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Specialties
  • Mental Health
  • Dementia
  • Complex Mental Illness
  • Seniors Mental Health
  • Adolescent Mental Health
  • Aquired Brain Injury
  • Concurrent Disorders
  • Mood and Anxiety Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • and Dual Diagnosis
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is a leader in mental health care, providing a spectrum of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersWhitby, Ontario
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1919
SpecialtiesMental HealthDementiaComplex Mental IllnessSeniors Mental HealthAdolescent Mental HealthAquired Brain InjuryConcurrent DisordersMood and Anxiety DisordersSchizophreniaand Dual Diagnosis
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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ontario Shores is currently seeking a Social Worker to work in Complex General Psychiatry D. Staff on this unit will work with an interprofessional care team to provide assessment, stabilization and treatment services for patients with schizophrenia and other complex mental illness. The successful candidate will be a Social Worker with sound knowledge of clinical social work in the area of mental health and addiction issues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Psychosocial assessments
• Individual, group and family/couple therapy
• Liaison with community social agencies
• Active involvement as a member of an interdisciplinary team and discharge coordination and planning.

Requirements:
• An MSW is required.
• The successful candidate must be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
• 3-5 years psychiatric experience in a mental health facility or service is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and commitment to maintaining reflective practice standards as described by the College.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA is required.
• An in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges involved in community reintegration of longer-stay psychiatric inpatients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical social/mental health work.
• Thorough knowledge of social work treatment methods applied in mental health settings/community.
• Demonstrated competence in individual, group and family therapy and crisis intervention therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioural Activation, etc.
• Knowledge of concurrent disorders an asset
• Experience/knowledge of the Forensic system an asset.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and effective oral/written communication skills.
• The ability to work with clients of diverse ethno racial and cultural backgrounds and proficiency in a second language would be considered an asset.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.
• Variable hours may be required due to patient demand.

To ensure your application is properly recognized as an internal application, please apply using your internal account and attach an updated resume. Applications submitted from external accounts or through third-party services may not accurately reflect your internal applicant status and could result in your application not being considered. Current employees on a leave of absence who apply using a personal email address must clearly identify themselves as internal applicants.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table - This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit

Job Posting Closing: November 24th 2026, please note any applicants after this closing date will not be considered

Vacancies: 2

This is replacing an existing vacancy

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