Social Worker – Permanent Full Time

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Ontario is seeking a Social Worker to provide clinical services and community programming related to mental health. The ideal candidate has a Master of Social Work degree and three years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include performing assessments, therapy, and collaborating with a health team to support clients. This full-time position offers a salary of $65,174 - $79,206 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of clinical social work experience, preferably in a community setting.
• Proficiency in current assessment and psychotherapy techniques.
• Ability to work effectively from a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
• Experience with health equity disparities.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families.
• Participate in group programming and community initiatives.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for client-centered goals.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Short-term therapy

Community programming

Advocacy

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Job description

Overview

Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC)

Social Worker position at Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre (BQWCHC) with a salary range of $65,174 - $79,206 per year, 1.0 FTE based on 35 hours/week. The Social Worker provides on-site clinical services, including one-to-one counseling and group-based programming, health promotion education and community development activities related to mental health and wellbeing. The Social Worker also participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for individuals, couples, groups, families, and the community. The Social Worker is part of the Community Health Team and is accountable to the Manager of Community Health Programs and Engagement.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Clinical Services – perform psychosocial assessments and provide short-term, goal-directed therapy to individuals, couples, and families, utilizing various evidence-based therapeutic modalities as appropriate to manage a wide variety of mental health issues for individuals with diverse needs
• Community Programming and Health Promotion – participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of group programming and community development initiatives to support a strengths-based approach to mental health; work in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the social determinants of health
• Advocate for clients and community on matters related to mental health
• Collaborate with members of the BQWCHC interdisciplinary team and others to co-design and support client-centered goals toward optimal overall health
• Participate in chart reviews, case conferences, and other quality improvement activities
• Master of Social Work degree and a member of OCSWSSW in good standing
• Minimum of three years of clinical social work experience; preferably in a community setting (collaborative practice/team-based care an asset)
• Proficiency in current assessment, psychotherapy, and psychosocial counseling techniques for working with individuals, couples, groups, families, and communities
• Ability to work effectively from a person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-responsive approach informed by an understanding of the social determinants of health
• Experience working with and understanding of issues facing individuals and families facing barriers to access and other health equity disparities
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation; group facilitation skills an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills; verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multitask effectively, as well as the ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications

Location

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How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please forward your resume and cover letter electronically [e-mail] (link sends e-mail). Within the subject line of your email, please indicate the position title for which you are applying.

We sincerely thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.