Social Worker

Lifemark; Sydney; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services company is seeking a Registered Social Worker to provide goal-focused psychotherapy primarily for military veterans and individuals on Workers Compensation. The position is flexible with options for virtual or hybrid work. Candidates should have a Master's in Social Work, relevant experience, and the ability to work both independently and with interdisciplinary teams. Join us in an inclusive environment that promotes wellness and support for all staff.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Registration with a provincial College of Social Workers as an autonomous practitioner in good standing.
• 2 years of experience in case conceptualization and psychotherapy/social work intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide goal-focused psychotherapy to PCVRS military veterans and Workers Compensation Board referrals.
• Deliver quality reporting and effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Job description

Overview

Registered Social Worker - Lifemark Health Group

Location is flexible: Fully Virtual / Hybrid / On-site – linked to Lifemark Physiotherapy North Sydney (105 King Street, North Sydney, NS, B2A 3S1)

Full time, Part Time and Casual employment is available

Responsibilities

• Provide clients, primarily PCVRS military veterans and Workers Compensation Board referrals, with goal-focused psychotherapy to address mental health and psychosocial problems that are barriers to better health and family/community engagement.
• Provide veteran clients with social work assessments and social work interventions in the client’s social milieu in order to improve social and community functioning.
• Utilize a primarily cognitive-behavioral approach to intervention based on an overall client-centered philosophy.
• Provide individual and group psychoeducational services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences to discuss clients’ treatment plan and goals, progress, and any barriers to functional goals.
• Deliver quality reporting and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work
• Registration with a provincial College of Social Workers as an autonomous practitioner in good standing
• 2 years of experience (preferred) in case conceptualization and psychotherapy/social work intervention for a range of mental health symptoms and psycho-social barriers with a variety of adult clients.
• Experience providing social work services to military, first responders, and veterans an asset
• Experience working as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team.
• Experience writing clear and concise assessments, progress and discharge reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, autonomy, and integrity.

While our company is focused on helping our clients, as a group we are equally focused on the health and wellness of our staff. We live our values in everything thing we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun!

Apply today! Please visit our website at lifemark.ca

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at [e-mail]