As a member of the Integrated Forensic Program, you will use best practices to provide person centred Social Work services to clients who experience mental health challenges who have come in conflict with the law.  This includes assessment, crisis management, therapeutic intervention, group therapy and discharge planning; in collaboration with the clinical team, client, and families, and hospital and community partners. This position specifically requires strong knowledge in The Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity Board, the Ontario Review Board and how to best support patients who have been found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR). 

Duties:

• Provide individual, family and group therapy following best practice standards, consistent with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Provide evidence based social work biopsychosocial assessment, consultation and treatment (individual, groups, couples, and family) for clients with complex, mental health, physical health and concurrent substance use disorders
• Complete risk assessment and crisis intervention plans.
• Work collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively within the Integrated Forensic Program and with hospital and community partners such as the police and justice system
• Engage client, family and caregivers in the clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure Ontario Review Board disposition conditions are adhered through clinical supervision and assistance.
• Meet with clients and clinical team to communicate as directed with the Ontario Review Board.
• Provide evidence to the Ontario Review Board as requested or directed at NCR patient annual hearings.
• Conduct Approved Person Assessments and Approved Accommodations Assessments according to Ontario Review Board and hospital standards.
• Advocate on behalf of clients, families and caregivers for appropriate services and resources.
• Provide timely and comprehensive written assessments, treatment and discharge reports.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of a professional social worker.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required (i.e. RAI).
• Participate in the teaching, education and supervision of Social Work students.
• Attend Social Work meetings and participate in discipline specific committees
• Participate in Social Work Peer Consultation meetings.
• Complete and maintain all requirements for registration with OCSWSSW
• Keep current of hospital policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
• Keep up to date regarding professional standards by reviewing current literature, attending education events, networking with colleagues, etc.
• Provide educational presentations to community groups.
• Flexibility in work schedule; day and evening hours as required.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.

  Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
  • Minimum 2 years within the last 5 years of clinical Social Work, experience in Forensic Psychiatry is preferred.
  • Competency in providing psychotherapy under the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy
  • Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
  • Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Adheres to a Person Centred approach.
  • Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (e.g. MHA, PHIPA, The Health Care Consent Act).
  • Ability to manage and determine priorities with a diverse case load.
  • Strong advocacy skills.
  • High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
  • Experience with presentation, training, and group facilitation.
  • Experience in providing services and reports in forensic/court related matters is preferred.
  • Experience in providing evidence to courts or related proceedings is preferred.
  • Knowledge of precedent cases (related to Mental Disorder Provision of Criminal Code) decided by the Supreme Court of Canada affecting future decisions and management of mentally disordered offenders is preferred.
  • Advanced crisis intervention skills based on application of formal risk and clinical assessment.
  • Knowledge and experience in Illness Management and Recovery Model is preferred.
  • Conflict resolution knowledge and skills related to addressing behaviour issues with forensic population is preferred.
  • Understanding of the treatment and management of clients with a concurrent disorder (major mental illness and substance abuse).
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle is preferred.
  • English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
    

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