Position:               Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team (ANFHT) Social Worker

Qualifications:      Master of Social Work degree and experience in the mental health field, ideally both

adults and seniors

Reporting to:       ANFHT Executive Director

Governing Body:  Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Revision Date:      July 23, 2026

Salary: $77,000

FTE: 1

Hours/Week: 37.5

18 month contract (maternity leave coverage) 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Social Worker will play an integral role in the care of the patients of the Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team by assisting the ANFHT in achieving its vision and mission.

The role of the Social Worker in the Family Health Team requires a thorough knowledge of primary care within the scope of the MSW class and the ability to function effectively in a team environment with physicians, other integrated health professionals and the administrative team.

The role also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with patients and their families in a holistic compassionate fashion.

Education and Qualifications: 

• Master of Social Work from a recognized University
• Current membership and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, other relevant legislation as well as community mental health and addictions resources
• Experience working as a Social Worker, MSW working with patients and families providing counseling
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of crisis assessment and intervention techniques and support strategies for mental health and/or addictions
• Efficient computer skills, working knowledge of electronic medical records
• Experience in a multidisciplinary setting will be considered an asset

Roles & Responsibilities:

Assessment

• Receive referrals from physicians and integrated health professionals (IHP) relating to patients with possible
  issues pertaining to mental health
• Conduct preliminary sessions where appropriate and determine next steps
• Detailed assessment of mental health issues relating to individual and family well-being
• Write up initial findings and consult with ANFHT clinician(s) to determine recommended plan of treatment
• Field calls from persons in distress and direct appropriately; follow up to determine outcome
  
  

Treatment/Management

• Provide counseling, education and support to patient, family and other care givers
• Provision of treatment through individual, couple, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to achieve optimum social and psycho-social functioning
• Case management, including links to community services
• Specifically for seniors, provide counseling for specific issues including adjustment to disability/illness, palliative care, intergenerational/family conflict, abuse, social isolation

Education/Advocacy

• Participate with other team members in the provision of group programs and learning
• Identify and support access to community, volunteer and professional services and programs appropriate to the needs of the patient
• Provide patient education and individual and group sessions to patients in the understanding of particular health issues
• Assistance with system navigation and coordination
• Advocacy to access resources and supports
  
  Referrals/Collaboration
• Collaboration with other team members to optimize patient health
• Provide communication to hospital and community staff and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure smooth transition for care
• Referrals to community services, as appropriate
• Community outreach and linkages

General Accountabilities:

• Respect
• Support and understanding of other team members

Communications Skills:

• Expresses self clearly & concisely – both written & verbal
• Listens & responds effectively

Time Management/Organizational Skills:

• Working knowledge of Aurora-Newmarket ANFHT policies and procedures
• Participates in ensuring that all patients are seen in a timely and caring manner
  
  The Aurora-Newmarket Family Health Team is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process.

Appropriate accommodations will be made available in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations for equal participation in the application, interview or selection processes, kindly contact us and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your individual accessibility needs.

Candidates may submit their resume to inquiries@auroranewmarketfht.ca