Social Worker 2 Gender Identity Clinic (Access to Care)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Through its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental HealthisHealth.

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The Gender Identity Clinic at CAMH is currently seeking a part-time temporary (6 months) Social Worker 2 to join our specialized outpatient service located at 60 White Squirrel Way. The clinic provides comprehensive assessments for gender-affirming surgeries time-limited support for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria or seeking assistance related to their gender identity.

As a member of an interprofessional team the Social Worker will deliver client-centered trans-affirming care. Core responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments and evaluating readiness for gender-affirming surgeries in alignment with the most current World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidelines. The Social Worker will also facilitate group programming manage intake referrals and triage processes and provide individual couple and family support to those receiving services. This role may include delivering psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions using modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) or cognitive processing therapy (CPT). The clinician will maintain accurate documentation conduct mental status assessments monitor client responses to care and ensure ongoing communication with both internal team members and external health partners. Additionally the Social Worker may supervise students contribute to public education initiatives and participate in research or program evaluation activities. A strong commitment to reducing transphobia and fostering an inclusive anti-oppressive and recovery-oriented environment is essential.

Minimum Requirements

A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to complete detailed reports psychosocial assessments and clinical documentation accurately and efficiently.
Current registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Demonstrated competence in performing the controlled act of psychotherapy including completion of the OCSWSSW checklist.
A minimum of two years of post-graduate experience in a mental health and/or addictions setting is required.
Experience working with transgender non-binary and gender-diverse individuals is essential.
Strong clinical judgment collaborative skills and a demonstrated commitment to equity diversity and inclusion in mental health care.
Familiarity with emergency psychiatry crisis intervention substance use and severe and persistent mental illness is considered an asset.
Advanced training and/or certification in evidence-based therapies such as CBT DBT or CPT is preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed at least three years of entry-to-practice clinical supervision and accumulated 2000 to 3000 hours of supervised psychotherapy practice related to the interventions used in this role.
For incumbents not yet in independent practice who are required to practice with clinical supervision CAMH in its discretion will pre-arrange this formal supervisory relationship with the clinical program as a condition of hire based on capacity.
Eligibility for an adjunct faculty appointment with one of CAMHs affiliated faculties of Social Work.

Job DescriptionThrough its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change...

Job Description

To learn more about CAMH please visit their website at:.

To view our Land Acknowledgment please clickhere.

Minimum Requirements

A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to complete detailed reports psychosocial assessments and clinical documentation accurately and efficiently.
Current registration and good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Demonstrated competence in performing the controlled act of psychotherapy including completion of the OCSWSSW checklist.
A minimum of two years of post-graduate experience in a mental health and/or addictions setting is required.
Experience working with transgender non-binary and gender-diverse individuals is essential.
Strong clinical judgment collaborative skills and a demonstrated commitment to equity diversity and inclusion in mental health care.
Familiarity with emergency psychiatry crisis intervention substance use and severe and persistent mental illness is considered an asset.
Advanced training and/or certification in evidence-based therapies such as CBT DBT or CPT is preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates who have completed at least three years of entry-to-practice clinical supervision and accumulated 2000 to 3000 hours of supervised psychotherapy practice related to the interventions used in this role.
For incumbents not yet in independent practice who are required to practice with clinical supervision CAMH in its discretion will pre-arrange this formal supervisory relationship with the clinical program as a condition of hire based on capacity.
Eligibility for an adjunct faculty appointment with one of CAMHs affiliated faculties of Social Work.