social worker
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October 07, 2024
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Employer details
WellFort
Job details
*WellFort is seeking Social Worker/ Clinical Counsellor to join our team!*
*Social Worker/ Clinical Counsellor ? Multiple roles (contract and permanent)*
WellFort Community Health Services is an innovative community health centre that is embarking on a transformational change to support the population through integrated care services across interprofessional primary care models.? We are hiring multiple roles that focus on a number of patient populations across all age spans including within a new neighbourhood primary care network of 7 primary care practices, homeless shelters and community locations serving people experiencing homelessness and our hub locations in Malton and Bramalea.? Multiple roles (contract and permanent) and multiple FTE?s are being recruited for.? Work in all roles could be across any program among multiple sites within the Central West Ontario Health Team geography.? If interested, please identify your FTE availability within your application.? Please attach a cover letter and resume outlining your passion and areas of expertise.
The Social Worker works as a part of an interdisciplinary team functioning both independently and collaboratively with other staff in clinical, counselling and health promotion activities.
The Social Worker provides clinical, case management, advocacy, and outreach support as well as health education sessions to clients. They also create and implement education services for staff, volunteers, and community agencies as required.
The Social Worker supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of health initiatives and links with the broader health system to mobilize resources and promote overall system improvements.
*RESPONSIBILITIES*
Direct Care
* Provide short term (8-12sessions) therapeutic counselling services from assessment to termination, including crisis intervention as needed. The clinical counsellor will utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities depending on the needs of the client (e.g. CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS, narrative, solutions focused, etc.)
* Maintain strong documentation practices, consult with other members of the care team as necessary, and actively participate in clinical and peer supervision.
* Plan and facilitate group programming to meet the unique needs of clients served.
Case Management
* Participates in and/or leads regular case conferences to ensure good communication regarding the needs of the client and to promote care planning and improvements in the quality of service provided.
* Arranges and follows up with case consultation and case planning with other members of the team.
* Develops connections with service providers in other agencies and institutions in which the client is involved to facilitate comprehensive case planning.
* Consultation with other staff and health professionals as required in establishing a plan of care.
* In collaboration with other staff and/or shared care partners, monitor and evaluate client progress and recommend adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
* Maintains supportive relationships with clients and family members.
* Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources.
Advocacy and Community Development
* Provide case advocacy to ensure that clients receive appropriate community and health supports.
* Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information and/or to develop collaborative strategies
Health Promotion & Education
* Actively participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners.
* Act as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues regarding community mental health.
* Identify gaps in services and promotes the introduction of revised or new services.
Other
* Other duties and responsi
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LocationBrampton, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$64,094 to $75,638YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9477227736
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