Social Worker

Waterloo Region NPLC; Breslau; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Region NPLC is seeking a Social Worker to join the interprofessional team, facilitating access to community support and delivering evidence-based psychotherapy to a broad client base.

The role emphasizes system navigation, case management, and development of psychoeducational programs, with collaboration across healthcare and community partners. In-person work is required in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a recognized university.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• 3–5 years counseling experience, preferably in a community setting.
• Proficiency with Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365, PowerPoint, and EMR.
• Experience with CBT/DBT is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources; ability to develop community linkages.
• Driver’s license and vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to community support programs and services.
• Provide evidence-based multi-modal psychotherapy.
• Engage in system navigation and case management.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate group psychoeducational programs.
• Collaborate with other health care and community agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Motivational Interviewing

CBT/DBT knowledge

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Tools

Windows 10

Office 365

PowerPoint

EMR (Practice Solutions)

Job description

The Social Worker is a member of the interprofessional team of WRNPLC.Working within the Standards of Practice and Ethics of the Ontario College ofSocial Workers and Social Service Workers, the Social Worker facilitates accessto community support programs and services and provides evidence based multi-modal psychotherapy services for a wide range of mental health issues.Other roles include system navigation and case management, as well asdeveloping, implementing, and evaluating group psychoeducational programs.The Social Worker works in conjunction with other health care providers andbuilds working partnerships with a wide variety of community health and socialagencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social ServiceWorkers
• Three to five years’ counseling experience, preferably in a community setting
• Proficiency in the use of Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365, PowerPoint, andElectronic Medical Records (Practice Solutions experience preferred)
• Proficiencies in assessment, motivational interviewing, and evidence-basedtherapeutic modalities for working with individuals, couples, families, andcommunities
• Demonstrated experience with CBT and DBT an asset
• Up-to-date knowledge of community resources and experience in developingcommunity linkages and relationships
• Understanding of the social determinants of health and evidence-basedhealthcare practices
• Excellence in problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring andevaluation
• Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various meansincluding technology-based opportunities, courses, workshops, andconferences
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team, work independently, and workwithin a community practice setting
• Second language an asset
• Current Ontario driver’s license with access to a vehicle

WRNPLC celebrates diversity and is devoted to creating an inclusive and equal opportunity environment for all employees. Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the interview process should advise the contact noted below so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time permanent

Work Location: In person

Vacancy Type: Existing Vacancy