Job Title

As an integral member of the inter-disciplinary team you will be providing Social Work services to equity deserving persons living in the community. One of your primary roles will be to work with clients and stakeholders to support client attachments to primary care services.Key Qualifications:o Masters degree (MSW) requiredo Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workerso Experience working in primary care and in the communityo Superior communication, problem-solving, time management, and documentation skillso Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to manage a busy and varied caseloado Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Telus Practice Solutions in particular is an asseto Knowledge of ODSP, OW, Ontario Housing, home care services, and drug access issues including Trillium, Ontario Drug benefits and pharmaceutical access cardo Valid Drivers License, auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicleKey Responsibilities:o Assist with patient attachments to primary care serviceso Ongoing collaboration with inter-disciplinary team members and community partnerso Provide comprehensive counselling / mental health interventions designed to address the mental health needs of patients within the context of primary care and in the communityo Help patients identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencieso Demonstrate knowledge and skills in a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulnesso Act as an advocate for patients and their familieso Independently complete psychosocial assessments of patients and family members/caregivers (when appropriate)o Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions guided by treatment plans that address and support patient/family concerns, strengths, and challengeso Participate in clinical case conferences and communicate appropriate patient information within the circle of careo Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team members to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and familieso Involve patients/families/caregivers and inter-disciplinary team members in the development and implementation of coordinated care planso Act as a resource to team members and assist with staff education re: Social Work serviceso Maintain an organized appointment scheduleo Monitor and manage referralso Participate in quality improvement initiatives