As an integral member of the inter-disciplinary team you will be providing Social Work services to patients of the Sunnybrook Academic Family Health Team. One of your primary roles will be to work with clients and stakeholders to support client attachments to primary care services.
Key Responsibilities Assist with patient attachments to primary care services
Ongoing collaboration with inter-disciplinary team members and community partners
Provide comprehensive counselling / mental health interventions designed to address the mental health needs of patients within the context of primary care and in the community
Help patients identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and from community agencies
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in a variety of treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness
Act as an advocate for patients and their families
Independently complete psychosocial assessments of patients and family members/caregivers (when appropriate)
Provide evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions guided by treatment plans that address and support patient/family concerns, strengths, and challenges
Participate in clinical case conferences and communicate appropriate patient information within the circle of care




Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team members to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and families
Involve patients/families/caregivers and inter-disciplinary team members in the development and implementation of coordinated care plans
Act as a resource to team members and assist with staff education re: Social Work services
Maintain an organized appointment schedule
Monitor and manage referrals
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Key Qualifications Master’s degree (MSW) required
Current registration in valuable standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Qualified to perform the controlled act of Psychotherapy with associated assessment and intervention modalities
Experience working in primary care an asset
Superior communication, problem-solving, time management, and documentation skills
Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to manage a busy and varied caseload
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Telus Practice Solutions in particular is an asset
Knowledge of ODSP, OW, Ontario Housing, home care services, and drug access issues including Trillium, Ontario Drug benefits and pharmaceutical access card

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📌 Social Worker - Family Health Team Clinic - Temporary Full-Time 2026-17447 (2026-17447) (Ontario)
🏢 Sunnybrook
📍 Ontario