Your Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting a Social Worker/Mental Health Counsellor to join our Interprofessional Primary Care team.

As a Social Worker/Mental Health Counsellor, you will be part of the team in the fast-paced practices of family physicians. You will work collaboratively with other health professionals to provide comprehensive, accessible primary health care, honouring patient choice in how best care will be delivered (in-person, telephone, video).

In addition to providing excellent mental health assessments and treatment to primary care patients across the age span, you will support the mental health care capacity of the team.

0.5 Mental Health Counsellor:

Do you…

- Embrace opportunities to develop professionally in a progressive, collaborative, and highly engaged multi-disciplinary health team
- Understand and respond to the social determinants of health, working toward greater health equity
- Have an anti-oppressive practice, embracing the diversity of our community, including race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity
- Appreciate the flexibility of providing telephone, video and in-person care, with potential to have a hybrid work in office/work from home schedule.

If so, we are looking for a future colleague who has…

- Excellent clinical skills and minimum 3 years' experience assessing and managing mental health problems commonly seen in primary care, working across the age span including children, youth, parents, couples and adults
- Formal training and experience in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EFFT etc.
- Extensive mental health clinical training, generally acquired through the completion of post graduate studies (MSW,RN,BScN,CPMHN(C) or equivalent) and membership in a professional college
- Proof of Covid 19 immunization and Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening

0.5 Social Worker:

A Successful Candidate in This Role Will Have:

- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
- Membership in positive 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: 0.5 Social Worker and 0.5 Mental Health Counsellor

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: [email protected]

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.

📌 Social Worker/Mental Health Counsellor (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Family Health Team
📍 Canada