Social Worker, Family Medical Centre

**Posting # 54363 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]**:
Social Worker, Family Medical Centre - 1 position

Family Medical Centre
Family Medical Centre - London, ON
Regular Part Time
Salary Range: $44.67 - $57.90 /hour

The St. Joseph's Health Care London is a leading academic health care organization, committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering innovation and excellence in research, education, and clinical practice. We have expanded our primary care support to include a trauma-informed care approach to individuals with complex physical and emotional needs, supporting their journey to healing and recovery.

St. Joseph's Health Care London's Family Medical Centre is seeking a dedicated and skilled Primary Care Social Worker to join our team, located within the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, trauma-informed care to patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to address their holistic needs. Your expertise and empathy will help foster a safe and supportive environment for patients with diverse and often complex medical and emotional challenges.

**Essential Qualifications**
- Valid registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Registered Social Worker
- Masters of Social Work (MSW)
- Minimum 2-3 years clinical experience working with individuals with chronic health conditions
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) certification
- Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
- Demonstrated experience and competence in delivering the full range of clinical social work services with an outcome-oriented approach
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in delivering evidence-based social work therapeutic interventions to a diverse client population. Expertise in CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Play Therapy, Sand Therapy and/or mindfulness-based therapies.
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and practices.
- Demonstrated strength in written/verbal communication and case management
- Proficient computer skills with a variety of programs including virtual care
- Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
- Strong advocacy, conflict management and facilitation skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to function effectively independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent organizational, time management and communication
- Knowledge of relevant legislation

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Specialized training or certification in trauma-informed care or mental health modalities
- Experience working with individuals facing complex trauma or marginalized populations
- Knowledge or local community resources and social support systems
- Group facilitation skills or training
- Proficiency in French would be an asset

**Teaching and Research**
- St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

**Immunization Requirements**
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

**Posting date**: January 24, 2025
**Submission deadline**: January 30, 2025

**Michelle Robertson, Human Resources**
- Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated._
- Only those under consideration will be contacted._