Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist

Centre for Family Medicine FHT; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The Centre for Family Medicine FHT is hiring a 0.6 FTE Permanent Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist to expand access to mental health services in the KW4 region. The clinical therapist reports to the Mental Health program manager and provides direct care at partner organizations, including a family health organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and interprofessional teams, case management, short-term counselling, and facilitating group sessions.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work or Psychotherapy from a registered institution.
• Registration with applicable College and liability insurance coverage.
• Experience delivering clinical counselling/therapy in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with physicians, visit offices, build professional relationships with partner organizations.
• Collaborate with health team to manage patient needs and provide counselling.
• Provide counselling, case management and support to patients at partner sites.
• Coordinate with community resources as needed and document care in EMR.
• Deliver short term counselling and facilitate mental health groups/workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Written communication

Education

Masters degree in Social Work or Psychotherapy

Job description

Position Overview

The Centre for Family Medicine (CFFM) Family Health Team is currently seeking a 0.6 FTE Permanent Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist.

The Centre for Family Medicine (CFFM) has a mission "To provide leadership and excellence in comprehensive patient-centred primary care through education, research, innovation and care provision in a collaborative, sustainable, interprofessional environment".

Our team currently consists of nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses, registered nurses, 24 family physicians, part time specialist physicians, social workers and psychotherapists with additional training in couple and family therapy, dietitians, and clinical pharmacists.

The CFFM is hiring a Social Worker or Psychotherapist as part of a new program to increase patient access to mental health services in KW4 subregion. Reporting to the Manager of the Mental Health program, the clinical therapist will provide direct care to patients at CFFM partner organizations, including a family health organization.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with physicians, conducting on-site visits to their offices, and cultivating strong professional relationships with the health partnered organizations
• Collaborate with physicians and team members at the health partner organization(s) to collectively manage the needs of the patients
• Provide counselling, case management and support to patients of the health partner organization.
• Collaborate with community resource organizations as needed
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form on behalf of patients. This includes communicating with primary care providers as well as charting case notes in an EMR
• Provide short term counselling services to patients referred by family physicians within the partnered organization
• Facilitate mental health related groups and workshops, as required
• Proficient in applying a variety of theoretical models and perspectives to treat patient's presenting concerns.
• Effectively complete assessment, treatment and management of a wide range of mental health issues
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to collectively manage the needs of patients
• Additional duties that arise as the role and relationship with the Family Health Organizations develop

Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work or Psychotherapy from a registered educational institution
• Registration with applicable College and proven evidence of liability insurance
• Strong experience in delivering clinical counselling/therapy, preferably in a community setting
• Experience or strong interest in working with marginalized populations, patients with addictions, trauma histories and mental health diagnoses
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and minimal supervision
• Minimum 3 years experience is an asset