Interprofessional Primary Care Social Worker

Hamilton Family Health Team; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Critical illness insurance

12 stat holidays

Extra float day

Job summary

Hamilton Family Health Team in Hamilton, Ontario is hiring a full-time Social Worker to join our Interprofessional Primary Care team. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments and deliver short-term, patient-centred interventions for individuals, families and groups, coordinating with primary care providers and community partners to address social determinants of health.

The successful candidate will hold a BSW (MSW preferred), be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work and

Qualifications

• BSW required; MSW preferred.
• Ontario College membership in good standing.
• Professional liability insurance required.
• Experience in health-care based social work and mental health.
• Experience with children, youth and families facing barriers preferred.
• Experience collaborating with partners in Hamilton or other communities.
• Strong knowledge of social determinants of health.
• Experience in interprofessional primary care teams.
• Health promotion experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PHIPA, Mental Health Act, CFSA.
• Strong social work ethics and professional values.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based, short-term, client-centered interventions.
• Develop care plans with patients and interprofessional team members.
• Facilitate referrals to community and health services as needed.
• Provide case management as necessary.
• Support health promotion and outreach efforts.
• Address social determinants of health in care planning.
• Engage in outreach to improve access for vulnerable populations.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to optimize patient care.
• Assist patients navigating health and social service systems.
• Support access to financial assistance, housing, and food resources.
• Educate team members and students on social work roles.
• Act as Field Instructor after one year of service.
• Stay current with best practices, research and legislation.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessment

Interprofessional teamwork

Case management

Advocacy

Health promotion

PHIPA knowledge

CFSA knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Hamilton Family Health Team in Hamilton, Ontario is hiring a full-time Social Worker to join our Interprofessional Primary Care team. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments and deliver short-term, patient-centred interventions for individuals, families and groups, coordinating with primary care providers and community partners to address social determinants of health.

The successful candidate will hold a BSW (MSW preferred), be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work and