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CMHA

Social Worker-Flexible Supports

ON, Canada
Aurora, ON, L4G 1M2, Canada

Pay: Salary: $63,345-$76,704 per annum *Candidate experience will be considered when determining the starting salary.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Experience: B.S.W. with a minimum of 4 years' experience or a M.S.W. with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a community-based organization working with adults with serious mental illness
Working hours: 35 Hours per Week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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*INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING

Why work for CMHA York Region?

We deliver quality mental health and addictions services that promote recovery and health, and end stigma.

Our Values:

Responsive to the needs of our clients, their families, and our communities
Respectful in how we meet the needs of our clients and staff in each interaction
Committed to delivering the highest quality of care, every time
Innovative in our approach to meeting our clients’ and communities’ needs
Inclusive in how we work and serve our clients

Team Values:

We create belonging
We build better
We deliver

We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension)

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits

Learn more about us by visiting: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/

We are hiring a Social Worker in our Flexible Support Program! JOIN US at CMHA-YRSS; where innovation and community mental health care intersect!

Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Salary: $63,345-$76,704 per annum *Candidate experience will be considered when determining the starting salary.

Position: Permanent, Full-time, 35 Hours per Week, Evening Hours and Weekends may be required

Reason for Posting: An existing vacancy.

Location: The Social Worker will work in a combination of working in the office/out in the community and directly with clients. The Social Worker for the Flexible Support Program will work from the Aurora Office located at 15150 Yonge Street on the days of on-site work and will be required to travel within York Region & South Simcoe for client meetings and staff training or other meetings.

Job Profile:

The Social Worker collaborates with clients to provide individualized and flexible clinical counseling that will build relationships with clients and offer support to promote recovery and prevent housing instability. The social worker counsels individuals and family members regarding behavioral modifications, symptom management, rehabilitation, social adjustment, and financial assistance. The Social Worker facilitates and supports recovery for adults facing mental health challenges through empowerment and respect by providing a range of social, educational, and recreational services. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and other service providers, the Social Worker coordinates and provides rehabilitation and support.

Using a recovery-based approach that is grounded in the social determinants of health, a harm reduction and anti-oppression framework, the Social Worker assists clients to develop and use interpersonal, social, and safe boundary skills that will optimize their strengths, improve their quality of life, and promote housing stability. The Social Worker collaborates with a range of formal and informal services to implement the client’s case plan and assist the client in meeting recovery goals. The Social Worker will also be involved in facilitating groups. From time to time, the Social Worker may be required to intervene in crisis situations.

In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.

Responsibilities:

The Social Worker may be assigned to different programs as required based on need.
Maintain client caseload in accordance with program standards
Identify signs and symptoms of trauma in clients and make referrals/provide short-term assistance
Participate in initial assessment interviews with clients
Collaboratively develop an empowerment plan
Provide up-to-date information on mental illness, treatment, medication, and community resources
Link clients to services, supports, and resources in the community
Provide counseling, support, information, and education to clients, family members, other agency personnel, and community members
Collaboratively develop a plan for termination of services
Follow program guidelines and the Client Safety Framework to promote client safety
Provide appropriate support to clients who have reported actions contrary to the Health & Safety program
Work with clients to identify safety issues and develop prevention and response strategies
Ensure case notes are completed in a timely manner
Document assessments, plans, summaries, interventions, and issues in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain clear and concise client records based upon facts and observations
Advocate to ensure services support and meet client needs
Engage in systemic advocacy to address issues of inequality and injustice with support of the Manager
Provide supervision to field placement students
Flag performance issues or concerns for discussion with the student
Complete relevant documentation supplied by colleges and universities concerning field placement students
Engage in professional activities that promote the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
Take part in regular supervision with the Manager, providing necessary information for review of client files and discussion of appropriate interventions

Requirements:

B.S.W. with a minimum of 4 years' experience or a M.S.W. with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a community-based organization working with adults with serious mental illness
Current registration with the OCSWSSW, in good standing.
A second language (Cantonese, Farsi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Urdu) reflecting the local community is preferred.
Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-oriented philosophies and practices in work with consumers
Ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationships with clients, maintain confidentiality, and engage in reasonable self-care strategies designed to reduce stress by balancing work/life responsibilities
Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and PHIPA requirements
Extensive knowledge and experience facilitating groups.
Extensive knowledge of supports and services in York Region, including formal and informal resources
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and Outlook
A valid Canadian driver’s license, a minimum $1,000,000 third party liability insurance
A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening

This position reports to and is supervised by the Manager, People and Teams.

Working Conditions: Office work, community settings, meetings in clients’ homes, and travel with clients. Periodic / scheduled evenings to accommodate client's needs.

Disclaimer: In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.

To request this posting in an alternate format or to request accommodation in the application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca

Application Procedure: If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ and search for Social Worker Job Posting, Click on the “Apply Now” button and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.

Complete the application form and submit the following:

Cover letter with 300 words or less and tell us why you would want this role and why you should be considered for the position (PDF or Word)
Resume (PDF or Word) (applications without resumes will not be considered)

CMHA-YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA-YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:

Racialized Persons
Indigenous Persons
Persons living with Disabilities

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides individualized clinical counseling and support to adults facing mental health challenges to promote recovery and housing stability. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement case plans, facilitate groups, and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.S.W. with at least 4 years of experience or an M.S.W. with at least 2 years of experience in a community-based mental health setting. Current registration with the OCSWSSW and a valid driver's license are mandatory.

Skills

Clinical counseling
Mental health support
Crisis intervention
Case management
Harm reduction
Anti-oppression framework
Recovery-based approach
Group facilitation
Trauma-informed care
Advocacy
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Documentation
Assessment
Communication
Relationship building
Computer literacy

Benefits

Competitive total compensation
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Comprehensive health benefits
Dental benefits

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Keywords

Social Worker
Mental Health
Addictions Services
Clinical Counseling
Recovery
Housing Stability
Harm Reduction
Anti-Oppression
Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Trauma-Informed
Empowerment
Interdisciplinary Team
OCSWSSW
Ontario Mental Health Act
PHIPA
Community Resources
Group Facilitation
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Advocacy
Social Determinants Of Health
Rehabilitation
Behavioral Modification
Microsoft Office
Outlook

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