Masters of Social Work - Student Placement

• Clinical Assessment and Intervention
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to comprehensive client assessments.
• Participate in recovery planning and goal setting with clients.
• Provide supportive counselling and therapeutic interventions consistent with student competencies and educational objectives.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths, needs, and recovery goals.
• Support clients in developing coping skills, wellness strategies, and community living skills.

• Community-Based Service Delivery
• Accompany ACT team members on community visits, home visits, hospital visits, and outreach appointments.
• Participate in assertive engagement activities with clients who experience barriers to accessing traditional services.
• Support clients in accessing housing, income supports, health care services, and community resources.
• Assist with advocacy efforts related to social determinants of health.

• Family and Social Support
• Support family engagement initiatives where appropriate and consented to by clients.
• Participate in psychoeducation and family support activities.
• Assist in strengthening clients' natural support networks and community connections.

• Interdisciplinary Team Participation
• Attend daily ACT team meetings, case conferences, and treatment planning discussions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, peer specialists, addiction specialists, vocational specialists, and other team members.
• Contribute social work perspectives to interdisciplinary care planning.

• Documentation and Professional Practice
• Complete documentation in accordance with agency policies, professional standards, and privacy legislation.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate ethical practice consistent with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program from an accredited university.
• Successful completion of foundational social work coursework.
• Demonstrated interest in community mental health, psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery-oriented practice, and social justice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practice is an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.

Learning Environment

SHIP's ACT Team provides a rich learning environment grounded in recovery, client self-determination, community integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students receive regular supervision from a Registered Social Worker and are encouraged to actively participate in all aspects of ACT service delivery while working within their scope of practice and learning objectives.

Placement Objectives

• By the completion of the placement, students will be expected to demonstrate growth in:
• Advanced psychosocial assessment skills
• Recovery-oriented intervention planning
• Community mental health practice
• Crisis intervention and risk assessment
• Advocacy and systems navigation
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Reflective and ethical social work practice
• Anti-oppressive and culturally responsive service delivery
• Professional leadership and clinical judgement

Ship Values

• Compassion, Hope, Inclusiveness, Respect, Professionalism

• “SHIP strives to be equitable and inclusive in all that we do.
• Equity is a core value, and we are committed to providing an inclusive selection process.
• We encourage applicants from equity deserving communities including women, Black, Indigenous, other racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities and others who will contribute to and enrich the organization and its values.
• We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection processes, and work environments.
• Please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process”.

Please note that we use automated screening tools as part of our recruitment process and are reviewed to support fair and equitable hiring practices

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