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MSW Social Worker Counsellor - Jobs in Kanata, ON

The Westend FamilyCare Clinic Family Health Team
Job LocationKanata, ON
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
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Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Job SummarySOCIAL WORKER- COUNSELLORMain Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide social assessment of clinic patients
  • Provide counseling services, with particular regard to individual and family issues and decisions that impact the health of the patient and family
  • Identify and support access to community, volunteer and professional services and programs appropriate to the care needs of the patient
  • Assist the referring physician with referrals to secondary and tertiary health care centres
  • Act as an advocate for patients and their families in matters affecting health
  • Provide house calls and community outreach visits when appropriate
  • Liaise with physicians and other team members as required
  • Liaise with other care providers in the health care system and community as required
  • Provide patient education, and individual and group sessions to help patients in understanding and living with particular health issues
  • Teach family medicine residents, medical and allied health students on the role of the social worker and psycho-social issues facing patients and families
  • Teach inter-professional team members
  • Participate in on-going research as required, related to client groups of the FHT
  • Provide communication to hospital and community staff and other inter-professional team members as required, to ensure smooth transition for care between care sites
  • Provide other Activities – Other activities may be assigned in collaboration with the inter-professional team
Skills, Knowledge Requirements * Excellent oral / written skills
  • Strong clinical skills
  • In depth knowledge of chronic illness care, including both clinical and supportive care
  • In depth knowledge of the local health program delivery and community based services
  • Ability to develop and maintain networks at the local and provincial level
  • Ability to assess human bio-psychosocial responses
  • Able to be innovative and creative in order to develop strategies that successfully meet the needs of diverse patient, family, and provider population
  • Flexible
  • Autonomous
  • Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team
  • Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
Computer skills - Competency in computer based programs (Electronic Medical Records)Bilingualism - Not required but would be an assetEducation & Specific Job Requirements
  • Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional association
Relevant Experience * 3 years experience as a Social Worker with patients and families in a health setting would be considered an asset
  • Demonstrated competence in team building, conflict management, and interpersonal effectiveness
  • Teaching experience will be considered an asset
Reporting Structure - The Social Worker reports to the FHT Leader for day to day operations. Professional guidance and support will be provided by the Clinical Psychologist at the FHTJob Specifications - Hours of work (averaging 18.75 hours per week) will generally correspond to the FHT practice operations but may varyJob Type / CategoryThe MSW Counsellor primarily provides counselling to individuals, couples, groups and families.Required Education, Skills and QualificationsMasters of Social Work (MSW)Experience as a counselor an asset.Company ProfileThe Westend FamilyCare Clinic Family Health Team is a group of 14 family physicians, as well as various Allied Health Professionals.Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contractSalary: $38.53-$38.54 per hourBenefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:Patients are requested to wear a mask. All staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid.Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Kanata, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
  • Masters Degree (required)
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