The Social Worker will provide outpatient services including assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for inmates with major mental illnesses. They will work within a forensic setting to manage disturbed behavior and support patients who may be unfit for trial.
The Forensic Early Intervention Service (FEIS) works collaboratively with the Office of the Solicitor General to provide outpatient services (including assessment, treatment and discharge planning) for selected inmates at the Toronto South Detention Centre and the Vanier Detention Centre for Women.
Services will be provided for inmates on remand who are suspected of experiencing a major mental illness and who may be at risk of being unfit for trial, may need forensic mental health intervention to remain Fit to Stand Trial or are awaiting admission at CAMH.
FEIS operates within the Toronto South Detention Centre located at 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke and Vanier Detention Centre for Women located 655 Martin St.
Milton, ON.
This assignment is based at the Vanier Detention Centre for Women, located at 655 Martin Street, Milton ON.
Occasional travel between sites may be required.
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Candidates must hold a Master’s of Social Work degree and be registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience working with individuals with severe mental illness is preferred.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.