Social Worker

• Receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Extendicare Inc. relating to placement, lifestyle, policies and procedures
• Conduct tours of the home with applicants, prospective applicants and/or their advocates
• Carry out pre-admission procedures, including screening applications, applicant correspondence, pre-admission visits and assessments, and communication with placement agencies
• Coordinate new admissions and accompany new Residents and their families/advocates through the admission process
• Promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment and act as a Resident/family advocate
• Plan, organize and deliver social work programs/services addressing Residents' and families'/advocates' psychological needs
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and program/service development
• Facilitate the development and/or functioning of positive Resident groups
• Organize and participate in Resident Care Conferences and family conferences
• Organize regular Family Orientation programs
• Provide educational and consultative services on social work-related issues through staff orientation, staff development, and educational seminars
• Complete documentation and statistical reports for quality management, departmental evaluation, trend identification, policy setting, and future program planning
• Uphold Extendicare's Code of Conduct and complete other assigned duties

• Conduct intake assessments for patients in Outpatient Mental Health Services on the Child and Adolescent team
• Provide individual and group therapy
• Engage in program planning, development, and evaluation
• Work collaboratively with the interprofessional team, community partners, and agencies
• Provide virtual individual and group therapy when needed
• Work Monday to Friday during the day, with some evening sessions, and occasional Saturdays if needed
• Adjust schedules according to operational needs

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Social Worker

Social Worker, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health