Social Worker

3 days ago

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Group Health Centre Full time
Job Title: Social Worker - Primary Care Wellness Support Team

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary Range: $68,000 - $74,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Posting Closes: September 27, 2024

About the Organization

The Group Health Centre is a progressive multi-specialty ambulatory care healthcare organization and one of Canada's first consumer-sponsored healthcare facilities. As Ontario's largest and longest-established alternatively funded healthcare organization, Group Health Centre provides primary care to over 50,000 Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District residents, as well as various clinical programs to our entire community.

Job Overview

As a member of our innovative interdisciplinary Primary Care Support Team, the Social Worker will actively collaborate on healthcare initiatives, utilizing evidence-based practices to support patients and families facing mental illness and other challenging life situations. The Social Worker will provide consultation, clinical assessments, counseling, education, and advocacy in both individual and group settings, with the overarching goal of improving and optimizing mental health and wellness.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
  • Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate may possess:

  • Strong psychosocial assessment skills
  • Knowledge and application of social work values, ethics, theory, and clinical practices in an outpatient setting
  • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including CBT and other solution-focused approaches
  • Competence in the classification and treatment of psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety, affective disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and depression
  • Experience in planning and delivering social work interventions, both individually and in group settings, with patients, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary teams, and community resources
  • Knowledge of and ability to access community resources
  • Experience in individual and group education sessions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team
  • Effective prioritization, organization, and conflict resolution skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Computer literacy, including word processing and database management
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems; EPIC experience considered an asset
  • Dedication to promoting evidence-based, patient-centered care focused on wellness
  • Understanding of consent and capacity legislation
  • Adherence to safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all
  • Empathy in interactions with both patients and staff
  • Commitment to delivering an exceptional experience in a dynamic healthcare setting
  • Proven dedication to demonstrating GHC's values
Compensation & Benefits

$68,000 - $74,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Hospital of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Paid Vacation

Union:

CUPE

Operations:

Monday to Friday - Business Hours

Weekends & Holidays Off

Applications:

Please apply through GHC's Intranet (internal staff only) or through GHC's Careers Page at [insert link]

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume indicating their qualifications for the position by the application deadline. Those selected for interviews will be required to demonstrate their qualifications and required skills and abilities as outlined above.

We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Group Health Centre is committed to an application and interview process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code/AODA. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the application or interview process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department

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