Social Worker BSW

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager Inpatient Mental Health Services successful candidate will work in all areas of acute care. An energetic and enthusiastic interprofessional team member, your commitment to meeting the social work needs of newborn babies, pediatric and adult patients is clearly evident. Included amongst the comprehensive services your role provides, is leadership and support for assessing and addressing child protection matters primarily in the ED and with the WCH program, working closely with CAS as required. Key roles with the adult population are psychosocial assessments, support and direction for financial matters, counselling and matters related to Power of Attorney and Substitute Decision Making. Other duties include collaborating with Addiction Services and other Mental Health Programs to ensure safe transitioning of the patient after discharge from hospital.

Requirements of the job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with at least 3 years recent acute care and/or geriatric experience
• RSW designation from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is a requirement for the position
• Training and experience in a range of clinical methodologies for the adult population
• Knowledge and recent experience in child protection
• Strong knowledge of Consent and Capacity, Power of Attorney and Substitute Decision Making
• Strong assessment skills
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with the interdisciplinary team, as well as community partners
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Current certification in CPR

Assets:
• Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approach or PIECES Training
• Geriatric related courses
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)