Clinical Social Worker

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

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

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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)

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-psychosocial-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)

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 and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html
for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.
For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/information-candidates.html.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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