Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through our Health Care Contract, Calian hires healthcare professionals who contribute to the well-being of our military personnel across Canada.

Position Overview

Calian is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the mental health team at CFB Kingston. this role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful care in a respected, purpose-driven environment.

As part of an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurses, addiction counselors, and fellow social workers, you’ll play a key role in supporting the mental health and resilience of active Canadian Armed Forces members. This is a unique opportunity to work with a motivated and resilient client population, providing care tailored to the distinct experiences and challenges of military service.

What makes this opportunity stand out for Social Workers:

• Work–life balance you can count on – consistent Monday to Friday schedule (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), with no evenings, weekends, or shift work.
• A steady and supportive environment – practice in a well-organized clinic dedicated to military personnel, free from the unpredictability of hospital or emergency settings.
• Competitive compensation – a comprehensive salary package that reflects your expertise and contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits – paid vacation, extended health and dental coverage, plus access to Calian’s full suite of employee wellness programs.
• Time to do meaningful work – conduct in-depth psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and deliver preventative and educational supports without being rushed.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary care – work alongside a team that values your perspective as a social worker and is committed to holistic, client-centered care.
• Purpose-driven practice – contribute to the health, resilience, and readiness of those who serve our country.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to bring your expertise to a supportive and mission-focused environment, this could be the perfect fit.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and crisis or emergency assessments.
• Perform psychosocial and mental health interventions such as individual, family, or group assessments, treatment planning, and therapy, followed by treatment evaluation and therapeutic outcomes assessment.
• Analyze clients’ needs and provide them and their families with information and advice regarding access to appropriate services and resources.
• Present the client’s case with recommendations to interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary care by ensuring clients receive the treatments and services prescribed by the multidisciplinary team and monitor clients’ progress.
• Facilitate educational activities and group interventions such as pre-deployment briefings, presentations, and group psycho-educational sessions.
• Provide clinical advice, within the scope of social work practice, to other healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work.
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Must have at least three years of full-time experience in clinical social work activities with adults, such as intake and assessment, crisis intervention, outreach, psychosocial assessment, and treatment planning in an adult mental health care setting.
• CPR / AED – Level C or willingness to obtain CPR certification.

Additional Information

• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week – 7.5 hours/day.
• Clinic hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. No evenings or weekends!