Job Description
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Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services, or designate, for administrative and daily operational issues and to the Professional Practice Chief, Social Work for professional practice issues, provides clinical social work services to clients and their families in the Timber Creek mental health program. Provides clinical counselling services and conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of clients suffering acute episodes of serious and persistent mental illness using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices. Educates and provides support and consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals. As a member of an integrated, interdisciplinary team, takes a key role in discharge planning and ensuring optimal continuity of care through activities such as liaison, referral, advocacy, coordination, brokerage, and pre-placement visits. Develops, coordinate...