Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $66,097.08 – $77,761.28

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joiningthe Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch means youll be part of something meaningful.

For starters, were honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, were committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. Thats why weve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, were dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone including our team members.

Thats why were proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. Youll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our EarlyPsychosis InterventionTeam!

Reporting to the Program Manager, EPI the Social Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing recovery-oriented support to individuals aged 1435 experiencing a first episode of psychosis, for a duration of up to three years. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care within the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) program.

The Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) program provides standardized, evidence-based treatment through a coordinated care model – the NAVIGATE Program for Early Psychosis Intervention.

This position specifically focuses on the Supported Education and Employment (SEE) component of NAVIGATE, helping clients pursue educational and vocational goals as part of their recovery journey.

Status: Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy.

Salary:$66,097.08 – $77,761.28 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Location:This position is based out of 60 West Dr, Brampton. Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and/or community presence as per program and client needs.

What You Will Do:

• Establish supportive, recovery-oriented relationships with clients, providing assessment, psychoeducation, and case management support to clients, their families, and support systems.

• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and with EPI partners to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

• Support clients in developing education and employment goals aligned with their interests; assist with job placement or enrollment in educational programs and provide follow-along support to promote success.

• Develop individualized holistic crisis plans in collaboration with clients and their supports to maintain wellness.

• Create and implement recovery plans to guide goal-setting and support progress toward recovery.

• Assist clients in identifying and working toward educational, vocational, and life skill development goals.

• Consult, advocate, and liaise with community partners to support clients in achieving their goals.

• Monitor mental health and apply appropriate interventions to promote stability and well-being.

• Provide support with Community Treatment Orders and ongoing legal matters as required.

• Participate in case conferences, advocating for coordinated care and comprehensive support.

• Complete referrals and collaborate with internal and external teams, including post-graduation follow-up.

• Maintain accurate documentation, client records, statistics, and outcome measures in accordance with CMHA Peel Dufferin policies and procedures.

• Plan and facilitate psychoeducation groups and social/recreational activities.

• Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and research and educational activities.

• Training in DBT and CBT modalities is considered an asset.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What You Need to Join Our Team:

• University degree in Social Work or a health-related field. BSW preferred.

• Regulated Health Professional designation is an asset (i.e.OCSWSSW).

• At least 3 years of experience providing case management to adults living with serious mental illness

• Sound knowledge of psycho-social rehabilitation, crisis intervention, understanding of addiction/concurrent issues and its impact on this population, recovery principles, groups, trauma-informed care, severe and persistent mental illness, especially schizophrenia; and primary mood disorders with psychosis

• Solid experience in a mental health/addiction setting and in completing psychosocial assessments and facilitating groups as appropriate for the first episode psychosis clients

• Knowledge of community supports and resources, especially with regards to education and employment

• Demonstrated ability to intervene effectively in clinical situations and possess effective decision-making and problem solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality. Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence

• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.

• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework

• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset

• Valid Canadian drivers license and access to an insured automobile in good repair

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, June 17th 2025 by 4:00PM

At the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness.

In your role, youll not only assist people who are struggling, youll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place one person at a time.

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve.

We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process.

We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at HRrecords@cmhapeel.ca

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team.

This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidates experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.