Job Description

Position Number: 223514-67
Position Available: Social Worker, MSW
Status: Regular Part-Time (0.3 FTE)
Department: Nina's Place
Union: O.P.S.E.U.
Shifts: Days, Evenings
Posting Date: November 6, 2025
Closing Date: November 13, 2025
Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on November 13, 2025.
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara's Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit .
Position Summary:
The Social Worker provides trauma focused therapy and support for people who are current or past survivors of sexual abuse and/or domestic violence. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for psychosocial trauma assessment, developing treatment plans in conjunction with the client, using a trauma focused model to provide psychotherapy, as well as advocacy, education and community liaison/referral as required.
Responsibilities:
As Nina's Place Social Worker/Counsellor, you will:

• Provide crisis and ongoing trauma counselling services to adults, youth, children and their families who experienced recent sexual assault/abuse or domestic violence.
• Conduct trauma-informed psychosocial assessments and provide trauma specific therapy.
• Provide education to community professionals and the general public on violence against women as needed.
• Actively participate on community committees concerning violence against women, including development of community protocols and any new initiatives to respond to sexual assault and domestic violence in partnership with the program coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Social Work (MSW) required.
• A member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in social work values, ethics, theory, and established clinical practice standards.
• Minimum two (2) years' of clinical counselling experience within the past four (4) years' supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and/or working in areas of women's health.
• Comprehensive understanding of trauma reactions resulting from sexual and domestic assaults.
• Commitment to a feminist analysis of violence against women and the ability to integrate this framework into clinical practice.
• Proven ability to perform a range of therapeutic functions including psychosocial assessment, psychotherapy, case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
• Strong safety planning skills and experience with high-risk domestic violence clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal system as it pertains to sexual assault and domestic violence.
• Excellent knowledge of community resources and referral processes combined with strong community liaison skills, and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated training in recognized trauma therapies such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimortor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) or Trauma-Focused CBT.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of professional accountability.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, consultation, and advocacy skills.
• Proven knowledge, sensitivity, and experience in working with diverse populations and applying principles of equity and inclusion in practice.

PLEASE NOTE: assignment is subject to change based on the needs of Nina's Place.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
Please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence to enable appropriate assistance.

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