Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Days
Contract End Date: December 31, 2027
Forensic Psychiatry – Outpatient Services
Ottawa Campus
Number of Vacancies:   1

The Integrated Forensic Program (IFP) provides mental health assessment and treatment to individuals living with serious mental illness who have come into contact with the law.

Duties:

• Provide individual, family and group therapy following best practice standards, consistent with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Complete risk assessment and crisis intervention plans.
• Engage client, family and caregivers in the clinical interventions and risk reduction strategies with the interdisciplinary team.
• Advocate on behalf of clients, families and caregivers for appropriate services and resources.
• Collaborate, consult and liaise with team members and community resources.
• Provide timely and comprehensive social work biopsychosocial assessment, consultation, treatment and discharge reports
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the theories and practices of a professional social worker.
• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required (i.e. RAI).
• Participate in the teaching, education and supervision of Social Work students.
• Keep current of hospital policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
• Keep up to date regarding professional standards by reviewing current literature, attending education events, networking with colleagues, etc.
• Provide educational presentations to community groups.
• Ensure Ontario Review Board disposition conditions are adhered through clinical supervision and assistance.
• Liaise, consult and work collaboratively with community service providers such as the Ottawa Police Services as required.
• Provide evidence to the Ontario Review Board as requested or directed at NCR patient annual hearings.
• Conduct “Approved Person Assessments” and “Approved Accommodation Assessments” according to Ontario Review Board and Hospital standards.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• Minimum 2 years within the last 5 years of clinical Social Work, experience in Forensic Psychiatry is preferred.
• Registration and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Client and family-centred approach.
• Knowledge of applicable legislated acts (e.g. MHA, PHIPA, The Health Care Consent Act).
• Ability to manage and determine priorities with a diverse case load.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• High level of knowledge, skill and confidence in using electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and navigation.
• Experience with presentation, training, and group facilitation.
• Advanced crisis intervention skills based on application of formal risk and clinical assessment.
• Conflict resolution knowledge related to addressing behaviour issues with forensic clients.
• Understanding of the treatment and management of clients with severe and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

Salary Range: 44.67 to $57.90 per hour

How to Apply: Job Opportunities · The Royal

Application deadline: May 29, 2026