Social Worker (MSW), Primary Care

Job description

Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description: JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a team-based model of care and in collaboration with the Primary Care Provider (Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner) and other members of the PCN Interdisciplinary team, the Primary Care Social Worker assesses, plans, implements and evaluates social work care for patients/clients and caregiver(s). Develops and maintains partnerships with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model as co-designed by the PCN Partners (local Division of Family Practice, VCH Community of Care and First Nations Partners).The Social Worker cares for patients/clients and caregiver(s), who are experiencing health and/or social challenges. Provides direct care activities such as bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments, short term counselling and related behavioural health supports, establishing...