Clinical Social Worker - Inventory

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

An inventory advertisement allows a continuous intake of applications, over as long a period as desired. This inventory has no closing date, although one may be added in the future. Once a candidate has submitted their application it will stay active in the inventory (assuming it meets the essential screening criteria) for 180 days. At the end of that period, candidates will need to refresh their application to ensure it stays active in the inventory. 15 days prior to the end of the 180 day period, candidates will receive a notice to their PSRS profile instructing them that their application will expire unless it is refreshed. Candidates are also able to withdraw their application from the inventory anytime they desire.

Intent of the process

The candidate pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate (anticipatory), term, or casual basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in social work

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing Social Work services to clients in mental health settings and/or correctional settings
Experience working independently with minimal clinical supervision
Experience working as part of an inter-disciplinary team(s)

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of theories and established best practices of professional Social Work
Knowledge of types of mental disorders and effective interventions for adults with mental disorders
Knowledge of Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards of Social Work Practice published by the Canadian Association of Social Workers and/or applicable provincial regulatory bodies
Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation with respect to the practice of social work
Knowledge of resources and community agencies which provide assistance to adults with mental disorders

ABILITIES
Ability to complete comprehensive social work assessments for adults with mental disorders (e.g., bio-psycho-social-cultural assessments, mental status examinations, progress reports or discharge plans)
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
Ability to partner to ensure effective service delivery to clients
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Dependability
Judgment
Integrity
Sensitivity to cultural diversity

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION
Graduation with a Master’s degree in Social Work from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in social work

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the provision of Social Work services to culturally diverse populations
Experience providing Social Work services in community mental health, medical, acute or forensic settings
Experience providing crisis intervention services
Experience establishing, developing and managing productive and cooperative partnerships with community-based services (i.e., community capacity building)
Experience providing Social Work services to vulnerable populations (e.g., cognitively impaired/brain-injured, geriatric, adults who are disadvantaged or in conflict with the law, aboriginal people, etc)

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of mental health issues as they pertain to diverse populations such as Aboriginal and/or women offenders
Knowledge of the principles and usages of cognitive-behavioural therapies

ABILITIES
Ability to use of a variety of software including spreadsheets and databases (e.g., Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, or Excel)
Ability to deliver training
Ability to deliver therapeutic group interventions

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to travel frequently within a province or region
Ability to work overtime on short notice or to work variable hours
A valid driver's license

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Occupational Certification: Registration as a Social Worker with a provincial registering/licensing body

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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