Position: Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team (ANFHT) Social Worker

Qualifications: Master of Social Work degree and experience in the mental health field, ideally both adults and seniors

Reporting to: ANFHT Executive Director

Governing Body: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Revision Date: July 23, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Worker will play an integral role in the care of the patients of the Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team by assisting the ANFHT in achieving its vision and mission.

The role of the Social Worker in the Family Health Team requires a thorough knowledge of primary care within the scope of the MSW class and the ability to function effectively in a team environment with physicians, other integrated health professionals and the administrative team.

The role also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with patients and their families in a holistic compassionate fashion.

Education and Qualifications:

· Master of Social Work from a recognized University

· Current membership and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario

· Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, other relevant legislation as well as community mental health and addictions resources

· Experience working as a Social Worker, MSW working with patients and families providing counseling

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of crisis assessment and intervention techniques and support strategies for mental health and/or addictions

· Efficient computer skills, working knowledge of electronic medical records





· Experience in a multidisciplinary setting will be considered an asset

Roles & Responsibilities:

Assessment

· Receive referrals from physicians and integrated health professionals (IHP) relating to patients with possible
issues pertaining to mental health

· Conduct preliminary sessions where appropriate and determine next steps

· Detailed assessment of mental health issues relating to individual and family well-being

· Write up initial findings and consult with ANFHT clinician(s) to determine recommended plan of treatment

· Field calls from persons in distress and direct appropriately; follow up to determine outcome

Treatment/Management

· Provide counseling, education and support to patient, family and other care givers

· Provision of treatment through individual, couple, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to achieve optimum social and psycho-social functioning

· Case management, including links to community services

· Specifically for seniors, provide counseling for specific issues including adjustment to disability/illness, palliative care, intergenerational/family conflict, abuse, social isolation

Education/Advocacy

· Participate with other team members in the provision of group programs and learning

· Identify and support access to community,



volunteer and professional services and programs appropriate to the needs of the patient

· Provide patient education and individual and group sessions to patients in the understanding of particular health issues

· Assistance with system navigation and coordination

· Advocacy to access resources and supports

Referrals/Collaboration

· Collaboration with other team members to optimize patient health

· Provide communication to hospital and community staff and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure smooth transition for care

· Referrals to community services, as appropriate

· Community outreach and linkages

General Accountabilities:

· Respect

· Support and understanding of other team members

Communications Skills:

· Expresses self clearly & concisely – both written & verbal

· Listens & responds effectively

Time Management/Organizational Skills:

· Working knowledge of Aurora-Newmarket ANFHT policies and procedures

· Participates in ensuring that all patients are seen in a timely and caring manner

The Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process.

Appropriate accommodations will be made available in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations for equal participation in the application, interview or selection processes, kindly contact us and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your individual accessibility needs.

Pay: $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- In office parking

Work Location: In person

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