Position: Social Worker, Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program

Organization: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC), Teen Health site (1361 Ouellette)

Classification: Permanent Full-Time, 35 Hours per week

Salary Range: $39.99 - $48.18 / Hour

Date Posted: September 24, 2026

At weCHC, we're more than a workplace - we're a purpose-driven team passionate about creating healthier neighbourhoods. Our work supports a diverse population, often with complex and unique needs, and we meet this challenge with compassion, innovation, teamwork and commitment. Whether you are looking to grow your career or take the next step in a meaningful role, weCHC offers the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, alongside colleagues who value collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.

What We Offer

A dynamic and supportive work environment

A comprehensive employment package supporting your health and wellbeing, whichincludes:

Professional development opportunities

Wellness and Personal days and your birthday off

Minimum 3 weeks' vacation

Group health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The Social Worker will provide counselling/therapy and other therapeutic functions, crisis intervention and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and service for families, youth (ages 12-24) and clients affected by eating disorders. This position will be part of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). As part of the IOP team the Registered Social Worker will

Work within the social work scope of practice





Implement appropriate strategies by working with the inter-professional team using a client centered approach, providing individual, family and group work services to clients

Become familiar with the IOP

Support outpatient Social Work as needed

Contribute to chart documentation, participate in chart review and case conferences and make referrals to other community services as appropriate

Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for individual, couples, families and the community served by the Centre

Assist clients and community partners to build support networks

Perform intake assessment, counselling/therapy and crisis intervention functions for individuals and families while managing caseloads effectively

Plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate the specific services for adolescents and families affected by eating disorders

Act as a resource person/client advocate to Centre staff, clients and community partners by compiling information on community resources and facilitate access to those resources by liaising with community groups

Collaborate with weCHC staff and other community agencies to identify, recommend and/or develop resources and materials, and participate in delivery of programs and services

Supervise graduate students in field placement practicum or internships,



as requested

Demonstrate a commitment to a safe environment for staff, clients and families by working in compliance with the weCHC related policies, health and safety regulations and completing mandated training and educational sessions as required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in counselling/therapy, with preference to experience in a community health setting

Experience working with youth affected by eating disorders an asset

Proficiency in current assessment, and psychosocial counseling techniques for working with individuals, couples, families and the community.

Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Additional supervised clinical training an asset

Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of Social Work

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-qualified team workplace

Robust communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills

Clean driver's abstract, current, valid Class "G" Driver's License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

Graduate degree in Master of Social Work (MSW) required from a recognized University

Member in good standing and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required.

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

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📌 Social Worker, Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program (Ontario)
🏢 Windsor Essex Community Health Centre
📍 Ontario