Job Description

Job Number:

J1123-0698

Union:

OPSEU

Salary:

$43.37 - $56.22/Hour

Job Title:

Master Social Worker - Crisis Counsellor - Full-Time - Crisis - BG

Job Status:

Permanent Full Time

Department:

CRISIS

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Therapy Careers

Number of Positions:

1 -->

Hours:

8 hour days, evenings, nights, weekends and on call

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer\'s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health\'s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children\'s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Position Summary

The Crisis Counselor, as a member of a multi-disciplinary Crisis Intervention team providing out-patient Mental Health Services, will respond to crisis calls, and offer emergency mental health intervention including assessments, referrals, crisis resolution and/or simply provide information to adults 16 years of age and older. You will work in one of the only public-funded services without a waiting list and function as entry-point to counselling for many people. This is a great role to hone your clinical skills, working alongside a supportive team.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration, in good standing, in the appropriate regulated health professions college of Ontario, (OCSWSSW- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the CRPO- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario).
• Master\'s Degree in Social Work, Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Masters Level Counselling and Psychotherapy, Masters of Nursing or equivalent.
• At least one-year recent related experience in brief counselling or related area, including during clinical placements .
• Experience in conducting psychosocial assessment, de-escalation and brief psychosocial interventions.
• Nurses with a Master Degree are eligible to apply and will be paid according to the posted rate included on the job posting for this role.

Duties

Duties

• Crisis response, mental health assessments, interventions and consultations (including Emergency Room), for adults, couples, families and groups.
• Develop appropriate short-term treatment plans to meet client(s) needs.
• Provide & receive consultation to the multidisciplinary team, peer supervision meetings, client families, physicians, agencies and police services.
• Keep current on all aspects of social service agencies & community mental health programs.
• Participate in Departmental CI on a continuous basis.
• Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays and provide on call telephone response.
• Must be available for call-in on short notice.
• Must have reliable transportation as this is multi-site

Physical Demands Analysis

Physical Demands Analysis
Strength

• Required Occasionally - lifting and carrying average weight 20 pounds and max 50, pushing/pulling average 10-15 pounds and max 30 pounds, patient assist approx. 100 pounds

Mobility

• Required Constantly - standing
• Required Frequently - walking, bending/stooping, sitting
• Required Occasionally - twisting/turning, bending, crouching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely - balancing, climbing

Dexterity

• Required Frequently - forward shoulder movements, gripping/grasping, pinching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion
• Required Occasionally - fine finger movements, shoulder movements (up/down)
• Required Rarely - foot action

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Quinte Health Care