Position: Primary Care Social Worker

The Family First Family Health Team (FHT) is looking for a committed and experienced mental health social worker with a background in primary care to join our dedicated team of allied health providers and administrative personnel. Collectively and proudly, we aim to improve the quality of and access to comprehensive primary care in the communities of Orleans, Navan, and Blackburn Hamlet.

Role and Responsibilities

To provide patient-centered care, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to patients registered to Family First FHT’s physicians. The role consists of a combination of clinical and program work, including but not limited to:

- Counselling child, youth, adults, and/or families;
- Facilitating education sessions for groups of 10-14 people (virtually and in-person);
- Delivering mental health group programs (e.g. Working with Emotions DBT group, Mindfulness group, Coping with Anxiety, Optimizing Wellness CBT group)
- Completing psychosocial assessments;
- Improving existing and developing new health programs.

Essential Requirements

- Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- Minimum 5 years counselling experience;
- 3-5 years of recent continuous experience in the assessment, treatment,



and management of common mental health problems;
- Has a strong commitment to a collaborative care model and can work in a team effectively;
- Has a leadership attitude that is positive, encouraging, and that contributes to a positive work setting for all;
- Acts with diligence, reliability, and commitment to their work.

Ideal/Preferred Requirements

- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized school of social work
- Experience/certification in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and/or Commitment Therapy (ACT);
- Experience with EMR;
- French (or other language abilities).

A copy of the full job description will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

Family First FHT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. All applications are reviewed and assessed by human decision-makers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,090.88-$78,989.86 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Primary Care Social Worker (Old Ottawa East)
🏢 Family First Family Health Team
📍 Old Ottawa East