Social Worker - Espanola, Canada - Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre

Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre

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Espanola, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

The Espanola & Area Family Health Team is currently recruiting a Full-Time Social Worker. The successful
primary care providers to improve the health of the patients' accessing services through the Family Health
Team.

This position offers a competitive compensation package including paid vacation and sick leave, health and
dental benefits, life insurance and pension plan. The starting wage for this position is $ per hour
depending on experience.

Responsibilities Include:

Complete assessments and make recommendations for care of patients and families with mental health

issues.

Provide individual and group counseling, support and treatment in accordance with medical treatment

plans. Modify treatment plans according to therapeutic goals.

Prepare psychosocial case history, assessment and social work treatment plans for use in screening and

diagnosis.

Liaise with community partners to develop services and programs that meet the needs of the

community and improve patient care, service delivery and coordination.

Develop, facilitate and evaluate workshops, programs and services.
Participate in mobilizing resources in the community, maintains cooperative working relationships with

community agencies.

Work collaboratively with other FHT staff to improve patient care, service delivery and coordination.
Act as patient advocate to problem solve and ensure health care needs are met with internal and

external providers.

Maintain patient charts in the EMR.
Support patients by making appropriate referrals within the Family Health Team.
Model and promote a positive team based work environment and maintains confidentiality.

Attend/participate in team meetings and lunch and learn opportunities.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Current registration in good standing with the College of Social Workers of Ontario
M.S. W. preferred or B.S.W. with 3 years clinical experience
Demonstrated experience working in community setting or primary care setting
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, trends of clinical social work.
Experience with dispute resolution and crisis management
Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively and independently
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Possess a driver's license and reliable vehicle
Fluency in English and French is an asset

experience and qualifications to:
Human Resources Officer
Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre
825 McKinnon Drive
ESPANOLA, ON P5E 1R4

The Espanola & Area Family Health Team is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free
recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require
accommodation.
This competition will remain open until the positions are filled. Thank you for your interest. Only applicants
who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.