Social Worker / Mental Health Counsellor

Social Worker / Mental Health Counsellor 

Permanent Full-time

About Us

The Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT), comprised of a multidisciplinary health care team, provides integrated, patient-centred primary care through direct office care and innovative, award-winning programs and services aimed at meeting the distinct needs of the Prince Edward County community. 

The Role 

Working with a caring and supportive multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker/Mental Health Counsellor will provide time-limited support and counselling to PEFHT-referred patients by: 

• conducting psychosocial assessments and timely interventions; 
• developing and evaluating care plans; 
• performing triage and intake for mental health referrals; 
• offering interim support to patients awaiting psychiatric services; 
• liaising with community resources and making referrals as necessary and appropriate; 
• assisting with system navigation; 
• evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care; and, 
• consulting with multidisciplinary team members, physicians and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in patient-centred care. 

Must-Haves 

• MSW, BSW, MACP, or other regulated mental health professional. 
• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or equivalent, and familiar with scope of practice for the related profession. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team,  
• Exceptional interviewing & assessment abilities. 
• Minimum 3 years experience providing direct mental health services to meet the needs of a broad population (adult, child & adolescent, seniors). 
• Strong understanding of psychiatric illness and a variety of interventions. 
• Adept at a variety of treatment and counseling modalities; additional specialized training an asset.
• Flexible and adaptable; willing to see patients in a variety of settings including in-home visits and different PEFHT office locations in the county. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills. 
• Knowledge of health care facilities and community mental health support systems, services, social agencies etc. 
• Proficient with electronic medical record systems and standard office software. 
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, willingness to provide home visits.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Proof of having received primary series of COVID vaccines.

We offer

• An environment that supports work-life balance.
• A team that strives for professionalism, respect, and compassion, and values team members as whole persons.
• The opportunity to be part of meaningful work that makes a difference in the community.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• A defined benefit pension plan, paid health and dental plans