(PERMANENT FULL TIME) SOCIAL WORKER MSW, CONCURRENT …, Whitby

(PERMANENT FULL TIME) SOCIAL WORKER MSW, CONCURRENT DISORDERS SERVICES Job Category : Clinical Professional (Allied Health)

Requisition Number : PERMA003603

Location: Whitby, Ontario (Whitby-Ontario, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N5S9, CAN)

Posted: May 14, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations Showing 1 location

The Concurrent Disorders Service is seeking a permanent full-time Social Worker to provide mental health and addiction services to individuals with complex Concurrent Disorders. In collaboration with inpatient and outpatient programs, you will provide clinical assessment, individual and group treatment, and education for clients and their support systems. The successful candidate takes initiative and finds creative approaches to challenging situations. They will also have sophisticated collaboration skills in order to effectively work within numerous interdisciplinary teams. As we establish ourselves as a specialized, evidence-based service, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in service redesign and implementation.

Qualifications Required and Preferred

Masters of Social Work (MSW)– required

In good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)– required

Knowledge of Concurrent Disorders– required

Post graduate Mental Health and Addictions certificate - Preferred

Experience with Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery– required

Knowledge of Mental Health, and relevant policies and legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and PHIPA– required

3 to 5 years experience providing psychiatric services in a mental health setting

Experience supporting individuals with complex mental illness

Experience navigating community reintegration of longer-stay psychiatric inpatients

Knowledge of the unique experiences of marginalized communities and the impact on health outcomes

The ability to work effectively with clients of diverse backgrounds and identities

Experience providing individual and group therapy

Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation

Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated application of the OCSWSSW Code of Ethics

Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset

Ability to perform the physical demands of the position

Ability to work variable hours may be required due to patient demand

Job Posting Closing : May 28, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

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