Social Worker - Full-Time (Southmount)

Job summary

The Social Worker will conduct biopsychosocial assessments and deliver patient-centered interventions within an interprofessional primary care team. They are responsible for developing care plans, facilitating community referrals, and assisting patients in navigating complex health and social service systems.

Job details

Your Opportunity: We are currently recruiting one full-time Social Worker to join our Interprofessional Primary Care team. The Primary Care Social Worker is part of an interprofessional health team, providing biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for diverse populations. This role focuses on improving overall well-being by addressing social determinants of health, mental health concerns, and system navigation challenges. The Social Worker collaborates closely with patients, primary care providers, and community partners to enhance access to comprehensive, patient-centered care. A Successful Candidate in This Role Will Have: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred. Membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers. Possess professional liability insurance. Experience providing mental health and social work services in health care settings. Background supporting child, youth and families experiencing mental health and system barriers preferred. Experience working with multiple partners in Hamilton or other communities. Strong knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on patient well-being. Experience working in interprofessional primary care teams. Health promotion experience preferred. Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., PHIPA, Mental Health Act, Child & Family Services Act). Strong understanding of Social Work Values and Ethics in clinical practice within healthcare settings. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct biopsychosocial assessments. Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered, short-term interventions for individuals, families, and groups. Develop care plans with patients, primary care providers, and interprofessional team members. Facilitate referrals to appropriate community and health services as needed. Provide case management as necessary. Support health promotion efforts to enhance outreach and patient outcomes. Develop and implement strategies to address the social determinants of health. Engage in outreach efforts to improve access to services for vulnerable populations. Work collaboratively with interprofessional health teams to optimize patient care. Assist patients in navigating complex health and social service systems, advocating to remove barriers to care. Support patient access to financial assistance programs, housing supports, food security initiatives, and employment resources. Educate team members and students on social work’s role and psychosocial patient issues. Staff are encouraged to act as a Field Instructor for social work students after one year of service (and five years of professional experience). Stay current with best practices, research, and legislation impacting social work in healthcare. Contribute to the development and evaluation of programs that enhance patient outcomes. Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and collaborative care planning. Engage in quality improvement initiatives to refine service delivery models. ***The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive. Why join the HFHT? Competitive Employee Value Proposition including, but not limited to: Multi Sector Pension Plan (MSPP) Extended health care benefits including health, dental, vision & critical Illness insurance Meaningful, purpose-based work 12 paid Stat holidays and one (1) extra float day Flexible work schedule Ongoing green initiatives Summary Classification: Union (CUPE) Employee Class: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Schedule: Monday-Friday Date Available: ASAP Salary: $78,855.54 Application Instructions: Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last name, First name_Position via email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca Note: If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires may be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they may be required to submit supporting documentation to establish that they are exempt from this requirement. The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.

What you’ll do

The Social Worker will conduct biopsychosocial assessments and deliver patient-centered interventions within an interprofessional primary care team. They are responsible for developing care plans, facilitating community referrals, and assisting patients in navigating complex health and social service systems.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work and be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers. Professional liability insurance and experience providing mental health services in a healthcare setting are required.

Benefits

• Multi Sector Pension Plan
• Extended health care benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Paid stat holidays
• Float day
• Flexible work schedule

Listed skills

• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Biopsychosocial assessment
• Mental health support
• Case management
• System navigation
• Patient-centered care
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Health promotion
• Crisis intervention
• Social determinants of health
• Clinical practice
• Advocacy
• Care planning
• Evidence-based practice
• Community outreach
• Legislation knowledge

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector

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