Summary of Job:

The registered Social Worker (MSW) will provide assessment and evidence based, time limited, trauma informed service to adults 16 years and older, with a mental health concern.

Responsibilities:

- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing social work services, including treatment methods such as individual, group and family therapy, to persons with an acute and/or severe mental illness
- Specific knowledge of social work theories and practices to develop, implement and evaluate treatment/rehabilitation plans
- In-depth knowledge of community resources, programs and agencies available to clients and families of all ages.
- Provide information, referral service, education, advocacy, and service facilitation to clients and significant others relevant to client needs.
- Complete intake assessments, communicating and collaborating with other members of the health care team and primary care providers
- Develop person centered counseling plans
- Deliver individual psychotherapy appropriate for the needs of the referred individual.

Qualifications:

- Possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work
- A member in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work well independently




- Experience working in a community setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, whether related to race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check required
- Valid driver’s license with $2 million vehicle liability insurance

Benefits including but not limited to:

- 4 weeks Vacation Time
- 10 Days Personal Leave per year
- Education days and funding available
- 12 hours of appointment time per year
- 15 hours of inclement weather time per year
- 15 weeks of pregnancy leave top up
- HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
- Medical and Dental Perks
- 7 hour per day working hours
- 13 Statutory Holidays

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

[email protected] by Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00pm

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those being interviewed will be contacted.

Internal applications will be considered prior to external applications.

Please visit the Upper Canada Family Health Team website or the Upper Canada Family Health Team Facebook page for more information. www.ucfht.com www.facebook.com/ucfht

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.61 per hour

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Master of Social Work (Gananoque)
🏢 Upper Canada Family Health Team
📍 Gananoque