Position: Registered Social Worker

(Permanent position, Scarborough)

Posting Date: September 27, 2026

Closing Date: until filled

Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics are a primary health care delivery model in which Nurse Practitioners are the lead providers of primary health care. Our clinic will provide service to those clients who do not have a physician or choose to use the clinic for all his or her primary care. Clients are offered a variety of services through an interprofessional team of Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Collaborating Physician, Physiotherapist, Dietitian, Social Worker and Health Promoter. Our clinic is focused on improving quality of care by integrating primary care with mental health services, health promotion, case management, disease prevention and chronic disease management.

Position: 1 Full-Time Registered Social Worker

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to be part of an interprofessional team and take part in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services. The Social Worker provides counseling/therapy and other psychosocial functions for individuals, couples, families, and the community. He or she will build working partnerships with a wide variety of community health and social agencies to support our patients access to the full range of resources available in the community. This position reports to the Lead Nurse Practitioner. The Social Worker will practice within the scope as outlined in the Standards of Practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Major Job Responsibilities:

· Provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, case management, and education/health promotion to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

· Implement individualized care plans for the client/family, care- giver based on best practice.

· Support clinic staff, when necessary, in the completion of preliminary mental health and addiction assessments, and work in collaboration with partner agencies to streamline referrals.

· Provide supportive counseling for clients with mild to moderate mental health illness.

· Deliver short-term case management to individuals and families.





· Facilitate coordinated access to services in areas such as daily living assistant, crisis intervention, treatment, health promotion and prevention through proper linkages.

· Collect and record patient data in EMR system.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Social Work from a recognized university.
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in positive standing.
- Three to five years counseling/therapy experience, preferably in a community setting.

Proficiencies in assessment, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities for a wide range of mental health issues.

- Up-to-date knowledge of community resources and experience in developing community linkages and relationships.
- Have a valuable understanding of the social determinants of health and evidence-based healthcare practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
- Demonstrated skills in group education and facilitation
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, work independently and work within a community practice setting.
- Proficiency in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office 365 and PowerPoint,
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Proficiency in English, a second language reflecting local community need (such as Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning
- Participate in annual performance review and learning plan.
- Able to work effectively with all members of the inter-skilled team
- Able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
- Experience with EMR, Telus PSS would be an asset.
- Performs other relevant duties as required.




- A satisfactory result of Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check is a requirement of this position.

Work Conditions:

1. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

2. Travel within the community may be required.

3. Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends and to travel as needed.

4. Work at all NPLC locations.

Compensation : Salary$37-40/hour

Benefits:

1. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

2. Extended health benefits & dental plan

3. Continuing education and professional development opportunities

4. Paid time off

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is required to type on a keyboard and use a mouse. The employee is often required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to walk up two flights of stairs. At times, the employee may be required to lift and carry approximately 1-7 lbs. of materials. The employee is occasionally required to do heavy lifting.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level of the work environment is usually low.

Qualified applicants may apply with a resume and cover letter to [email protected] or by fax at (phone hidden).

We thank all candidates for your interest; however, only those Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $37.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Language:

- Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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