Social Worker - Full-Time (Southmount)

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

We are currently recruiting one full-time Social Worker to join our Interprofessional Primary Care team. The Primary Care Social Worker is part of an interprofessional health team, providing biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for diverse populations. This role focuses on improving overall well-being by addressing social determinants of health, mental health concerns, and system navigation challenges. The Social Worker collaborates closely with patients, primary care providers, and community partners to enhance access to comprehensive, patient-centered care.

A Successful Candidate in This Role Will Have:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers.
• Possess professional liability insurance.
• Experience providing mental health and social work services in health care settings.
• Background supporting child, youth and families experiencing mental health and system barriers preferred.
• Experience working with multiple partners in Hamilton or other communities.
• Strong knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on patient well-being.
• Experience working in interprofessional primary care teams.
• Health promotion experience preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., PHIPA, Mental Health Act, Child & Family Services Act).
• Strong understanding of Social Work Values and Ethics in clinical practice within healthcare settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered, short-term interventions for individuals, families, and groups.
• Develop care plans with patients, primary care providers, and interprofessional team members.
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate community and health services as needed.
• Provide case management as necessary.
• Support health promotion efforts to enhance outreach and patient outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategies to address the social determinants of health.
• Engage in outreach efforts to improve access to services for vulnerable populations.
• Work collaboratively with interprofessional health teams to optimize patient care.
• Assist patients in navigating complex health and social service systems, advocating to remove barriers to care.
• Support patient access to financial assistance programs, housing supports, food security initiatives, and employment resources.
• Educate team members and students on social work’s role and psychosocial patient issues.
• Staff are encouraged to act as a Field Instructor for social work students after one year of service (and five years of professional experience).
• Stay current with best practices, research, and legislation impacting social work in healthcare.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of programs that enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and collaborative care planning.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to refine service delivery models.

***The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive.

Why join the HFHT?

Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to:

• Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance
• Meaningful, purpose-based work
• 12 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day

Summary

Classification: Union (CUPE)

Employee Class: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Date Available: ASAP

Application Instructions:

Note:

If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires may be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they may be required to submit supporting documentation to establish that they are exempt from this requirement.

The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.