Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM26-128E
Title:
Social Worker II (TFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Status:
Temporary Full-time
Contract End Date:
09/16/2026
Department:
Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Level of Police Check:
Vulnerable Sector Check
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres,The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education
As part of the Substance Use & Concurrent Disorders team, you will provide person‑centred Social Work services for clients with substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental or physical health conditions.
Duties:
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Collaborate with SUCD Program teams and hospital/community partners (acute care, public health, withdrawal management, treatment programs) to coordinate care and follow‑up.
- Provide evidence‑based assessments, consultations, and psychotherapy (individual, group, couples, family) for clients with complex concurrent substance use, mental health, and physical health concerns.
- Conduct rapid risk assessments, develop crisis intervention plans, and respond effectively to acute situations (e.g., suicide risk, intoxication).
- Engage clients, families, and community supports in interventions, harm‑reduction strategies, and continuity‑of‑care planning.
- Assess social determinants of health and support related needs (housing, transportation, medication coverage).
- Utilize evidence‑informed therapeutic approaches (MI, CBT, DBT) within a trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction framework; facilitate concurrent disorder group therapy modules.
- Advocate for clients, families, and caregivers to access appropriate resources, services, and supports.
- Liaise and consult with community service providers; deliver educational presentations to community groups and conferences.
- Participate in teaching, mentoring, and supervising Social Work students.
- Maintain workload measurement, required documentation, and OCSWSSW registration requirements.
- Attend peer consultation, Social Work meetings, and discipline‑specific activities; remain current on policies, legislation, and best practices.
- Comply with staff and client safety policies and support an environment aligned with The Royal’s Anti‑Racism, Harassment, and Discrimination‑Free Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in social work and registration in good standing with the OCSWSSW are required.
- Clinical social work experience in mental health and substance‑use treatment settings is required.
- Experience working with severe and complex substance use and concurrent mental health disorders is required.
- Experience supporting individuals with opioid, alcohol, and other substance use disorders is required.
- Ability to identify signs and symptoms of alcohol and opioid withdrawal or intoxication is required.
- Experience providing individual, family, and group interventions is required.
- Training and/or experience with MI, CBT, and DBT is preferred.
- Demonstrated group facilitation, presentation, and training skills are required.
- Knowledge and experience with harm‑reduction interventions including safer injection practices and overdose prevention/response are required.
- Experience working with individuals at high risk for drug use, blood‑borne infections, and STIs is required.
- Experience collaborating with public health and community agencies is required.
- Effective teamwork skills and the ability to work within interdisciplinary hospital and community settings are required. Proficiency using electronic health record systems for documentation and navigation is required.
- Ability to travel as required.
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English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
Salary Range:
44.67 to 57.90 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
