Social Worker - Elliot Lake Family Health Team
Why Join ELFHT?

Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

Meaningful work with strong community impact

Supportive leadership and workplace culture

Opportunity to practice to full scope

Beautiful Northern Ontario lifestyle with affordable living, outdoor recreation, and short commutes

The Elliot Lake Family Health Team (ELFHT) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and motivated Social Worker to join our growing interdisciplinary team.

At ELFHT, we provide comprehensive primary health care services including chronic disease management, health promotion, disease prevention, and mental health support to both rostered and unattached patients in Elliot Lake and surrounding communities. Our team-based model of care supports innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered service delivery.

This is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive rural healthcare environment while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in Northern Ontario.

About the Role
The Social Worker will provide mental health assessment, treatment, and short-term counselling services to patients with a wide range of presenting concerns. Working both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary primary care setting, the successful candidate will:

Maintain a clinical caseload providing evidence-based mental health care

Triage physician and interdisciplinary referrals to the FHT Mental Health Program

Support patients in accessing appropriate community and social services

Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary health professionals to develop comprehensive care plans





Participate in community partnerships and initiatives aimed at improving mental health supports within Elliot Lake and the surrounding area

Contribute to a positive, patient-focused, team-oriented clinical environment

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

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

Valid professional liability insurance

Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in primary care or community mental health

Preferred Skills & Experience

Strong clinical assessment, treatment, and case management skills

Experience supporting mental health concerns commonly seen in primary care settings

Knowledge of CBT, DBT, and ACT therapeutic approaches

Experience facilitating groups and psychoeducational programming

Strong systems navigation skills and familiarity with community resources

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related legislation

Experience working with older adults/geriatric populations is considered an asset

Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)

Knowledge of privacy legislation and PHIPA requirements

Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset

Salary & Benefits

Professional Development Funding

Four Weeks Vacation to Start, Paid Personal and Sick Time

Starting salary will commensurate with education and experience, max $76,150

How to Apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via email to:

[email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Social Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Elliot Lake Family Health Team
📍 Ontario