Social Worker/psychotherapist - Kitchener, Canada - Centre for Family Medicine FHT

Centre for Family Medicine FHT

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Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Centre for Family Medicine is seeking a FTE Social Worker/Psychotherapist.

The Social Worker/Psychotherapist will provide comprehensive and coordinated mental health services to Centre for Family Medicine rostered patients and will function in close collaboration with physicians and other inter-professional health care providers within the Family Health Team.

As a vital member of our patient focused team, the social worker/psychotherapist will provide clinical services and will practice to their full scope of practice as defined by their regulatory College.

Duties/Tasks:

Provide short term counseling services to patients referred by family physicians
Experience working with individuals 12 years of age and older, couples and families
Facilitate mental health related groups and workshops, as required
Effectively complete assessment, treatment and management of a wide range of mental health issues
Make referrals to and liaise with other professionals on the interdisciplinary team and within the community
Collaborate with physicians and team members to collectively manage the needs of patients.
Collaborate with community resource organizations as needed.
Communicate effectively in written and verbal form on behalf of patients. This includes communicating with primary health care providers, other team members and community care providers as well as charting case notes in EMR.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in Social Work or Psychotherapy from a registered educational institution
Registration with applicable College and proven evidence of liability insurance
Minimum 3 years experience is an asset

Competencies:

Strong experience in delivering clinical counseling /therapy
Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work within teams
Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and mínimal supervision
Experience in supervising practicum students is considered an asset
Experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder or using the neurodiversity approach is an asset
Ability to follow protocols, demonstrated knowledge of CFFM policies and protocols
Adhere to the Health and Safety policy and procedures
Participate in continuous learning

Commitment to Quality