Social Worker (SW), Full Time, Permanent

Timmins Academic FHT; Timmins; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

HOOPP pension

Vacation leave

Paid time off

Perkopolis discounts

Professional growth

Meaningful work

Job summary

Timmins Academic Family Health Team (TAFHT) is seeking a Social Worker to join the interdisciplinary team in a full-time, permanent role in Timmins, ON. The position focuses on primary care functions, program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, counselling or psychology, registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and at least two years of related experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, counselling or psychology from a recognized institution.
• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or a professional regulatory college acceptable to the employer.
• Minimum two (2) years related experience, including client intakes or assessments, short-term counselling to individuals & couples, suicide risk assessment & treatment, psycho-educational group development & facilitation, and crisis counselling.
• Experience in evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g. cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy).
• Experience in mental health and/or addictions (community-based setting preferred).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Proficient in assessment, psychotherapy, and psychosocial counseling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to patient advocacy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Ability to speak and write in both official languages, English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling, client support and system navigation (housing, financial support, employment, crisis intervention, community programs).
• Support TAFHT programs and services, including mental health, palliative care, grief counselling and memory clinic.
• Implement and discuss individualized care plans with clients and families with the primary care team.
• Evaluate achievement of client goals.
• Document using Electronic Medical Records following TAFHT policies and ethics standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/French

Microsoft Office

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, counselling or psychology

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Worker (SW), Full Time, Permanent

The Social Worker, as part of the interdisciplinary team,assists in the primary care functions and participates in the development,implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services of theTimmins Academic Family Health Team (TAFHT).

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling,client support and system navigation (for example: housing, financial support,employment, crisis intervention, community programs).
• Support various TAFHT programsand services, including,but not limited to mental health, palliative care, grief counselling and memoryclinic.
• Implement and discuss appropriateindividualized care plan with the client/family care giver based on bestpractices, in collaboration with the primary care team.
• Evaluate achievement of clientgoals.
• Document using Electronic MedicalRecord while following TAFHT policies and the Ontario College of Social Workersand Social Service Workers Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Education,Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work,counselling or psychology from a recognized institution.
• Registered and in good standing with theOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or aprofessional regulatory college acceptable to the employer.
• Minimum two (2) years related experience, includingthe provision of client intakes or assessments, brief or short-term counsellingto individuals & couples, suicide risk assessment & treatment,psycho-educational group development & facilitation, and crisiscounselling.
• Experience in evidence-based psychotherapies (e.g.cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, etc.).
• Experience in mental health and/or addictions(community-based setting preferred).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Outlook) and experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Proficient in assessment, psychotherapy, andpsychosocial counseling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonalskills, with a strong commitment to patient advocacy.
• Ability to work independently andcollaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-pacedand constantly changing work environment.
• Ability to speak and write in both officiallanguages, English and French is an asset.

Additional JobRequirements

Must follow all TAFHT policiesand procedures.

Must be legallyentitled to work in Canada.

This position is inTimmins ON, the position requires working in office and on site.

As acondition of employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and required immunizationsmust be provided.

Must be able to travel within the community for work-relatedpurposes using a personal vehicle. Travel expenses will be reimbursement by theemployer.

The aboveresponsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive; and may be assignedother related duties in the interest of efficient operations of the FamilyHealth Team.

Why Join Our Team:

• Comprehensive BenefitsPackage: Health and dental benefits to support your well-being.
• Pension Plan (HOOPP): Access to the Healthcareof Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) to help plan for your future.
• Generous VacationPackage: A competitive vacation allowance to support work-life balance.
• Paid Time Off: Illness and personaldays, float days, and paid time off between December 25 and January 1st.
• Exclusive Perks: Access to discountsand special offers through Perkopolis.
• Professional Growth: Work with a supportiveteam that values learning and professional development.
• Meaningful Work: Make a difference inpatient care and community health in a primary care setting.

This position reportsdirectly to the Clinical Director.

This is a new position.

The position may be located at 123 Third Avenue (Suite 200, 250, or 300), Algonquin West, 101 Mall,Algonquin East, Fifth Avenue, Toke Street, or any other location withinTimmins. The employer reserves the right to modify the assigned location orsite based on operational requirements.

This is a bargaining unit position represented by OPSEU/SEFPO.

For more information onour team and for a copy of the job description please visit our website at www.timminsfht.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in TAFHT,however, only those applicants selected for an interview will becontacted.

The TAFHT is committed to a fair andtransparent hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) orautomated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates. Allapplications are reviewed by qualified members of our team to ensure athoughtful and equitable evaluation.

TAFHT supportsdiversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Weencourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visibleminorities, aboriginal persons and persons with a disability. Personalinformation contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes andcollected as per Freedom of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection of Privacy Act,1987.

TAFHT is committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities inaccordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If yourequire a specific accommodation during the application, interview orrecruitment stage, please contact our office at 705-267-1993, or by email [e-mail] noting Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line, forappropriate accommodations to be made.