Registered Social Worker – Virtual

Nexim Healthcare; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexim Healthcare is seeking a Registered Social Worker to provide secure virtual care to Ontario members. You will deliver patient-centered counselling under supervision from Refua’s Nurse Practitioners and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support continuity of care.

The role requires an MSW and current OCSWSSW registration in good standing, along with liability insurance and access to private, confidential workspace. Remote work and flexible hours are anticipated.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) is required and registered as an RSW with OCSWSSW.
• Experience providing individual counselling or psychotherapy is expected.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, risk assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to practise independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling through secure video sessions to Ontario members referred by Refua’s Nurse Practitioners.
• Assess members’ needs and support concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep, and life transitions.
• Develop individualized care plans and use evidence-based approaches.
• Support members with coping strategies and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and share updates with consent.
• Assess risk and direct to in-person, urgent or crisis services as needed.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate concerns requiring clinical follow-up.
• Maintain confidential clinical records per OCSWSSW and PHIPA standards.

Skills

Counselling

Risk assessment

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Independent practice

Virtual care platforms

Education

MSW degree

Tools

EMR systems

Secure video platforms

Job description

About the opportunity

Nexim healthcare staffing agency recruiting Registered Social Worker to provide virtual care for one of our it's client. The successful candidate will deliver patient-centred care through secure virtual consultations and collaborate with the care team to support continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling through secure video sessions to Ontario members referred by Refua’s Nurse Practitioners.
• Assess members’ needs and provide support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep, emotional eating and life transitions.
• Develop individualized care plans and use evidence-based counselling approaches appropriate to members’ needs.
• Support members with coping strategies, health behaviour change and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and share relevant updates with member consent.
• Assess risk, recognize when virtual care is insufficient and direct members to appropriate in-person, urgent or crisis services.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate concerns requiring clinical follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records consistent with applicable OCSWSSW standards, PHIPA requirements and organizational policies.

Document requirements

• An updated résumé outlining relevant social work, counselling and virtual care experience.
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) registration number for verification.
• Proof of professional liability insurance appropriate to the role.
• Copies of relevant education and certification credentials.
• Contact information for two professional references.
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada, if requested during onboarding.
• Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) and current registration as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the OCSWSSW, in good standing.
• Professional liability insurance appropriate to the position.
• Experience providing individual counselling or psychotherapy.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, risk assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to practise independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort using secure virtual care platforms and electronic clinical records.
• Access to reliable internet and a private, confidential workspace.

Assets

• Training or experience in CBT or other evidence-based counselling approaches.
• Experience supporting health behaviour change, weight-related concerns or chronic conditions.
• Previous virtual practice experience.
• Evening or weekend availability.
• Ability to provide services in languages other than English.