Social Worker-Psychotherapist

Social Worker-Psychotherapist

ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited health centre providing primary health care, health promotion programs, and illness prevention services. At ConnectWell, the health and well-being of every individual, every family, and every community matters. Our staff includes family doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses, a social worker, a respiratory therapist, a chiropodist, a health promoter, and administrative support. Together, we provide a wide range of primary care and health promotion programs and services to area residents.

ConnectWell Community Health is recruiting a Social Worker. This position is 28 hours per week and can be filled by one candidate working the full commitment or two candidates working less hours to collectively achieve the total commitment.

The Social Worker or Psychotherapist supports the functioning and independence of clients of ConnectWell Community Health who are over the age of 18 and seeking support for mental health issues. This position works within the values and objectives of ConnectWell Community Health and provides counselling services within the social determinants of health framework. This includes assessment, counselling, crisis intervention supports, and facilitation of mental health and wellness groups.

Complete Job Description

• A Master of Social Work or a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with clinical counseling or psychotherapy (or working towards)
• Complementary education to support the position (i.e. trauma-informed counselling, CBT, or couples counselling)
• A minimum of three years of experience working with clients who have mental health issues
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in clinical assessment, psychosocial counseling techniques, and therapeutic models of intervention
• Additional training or experience in attachment, mindfulness, CBT, solution-focused and narrative therapy, and other current practice models in the theory and treatment of mental health challenges and trauma
• The ability to work flexible hours (occasional evenings and weekends) based on program needs as required
• Attention to detail
• The ability to prioritize
• Time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package for those working 17.5 hours per week or more, and HOOPP.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and interest in the position.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a vulnerable sector screening, which includes a criminal reference check and proof of COVID vaccinations (2 doses).

ConnectWell is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Tamela Kennedy to let us know how we can assist you.

ConnectWell Community Health is also committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons of colour and those who identify as women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.