Job Title: Registered Social Worker (BSW / MSW) – Primary Care
Company: Generations Medical Centre
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location: North York, ON
Compensation: CA$70,000.00 – CA$75,000.00 / year
About Us
Generations Medical Centre (GMC) is a not-for-profit Family Health Organization (FHO) serving Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park - designated City of Toronto Neighbourhood Improvement Areas. Through our Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) model, GMC integrates physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive, equitable, and patient-centred primary care.
GMC is seeking a compassionate Registered Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team in providing brief counselling, psychosocial assessments, mental health support, and system navigation for a diverse patient population.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Counselling: Support patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches (CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy).
- System Navigation & Advocacy: Assist patients with social determinants of health needs, including housing, income supports (ODSP/OW), settlement services, newcomer and refugee supports, IFHP navigation, and community resource connections.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and allied health providers, participate in case conferences, contribute to shared care planning and quality improvement initiatives, and maintain timely EMR documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Education: BSW or MSW from a recognized institution.
- Registration: Active registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
- Experience & Knowledge: Experience in primary care, community health, or mental health settings; proficiency in brief counselling and trauma-informed practice; strong knowledge of Ontario social services and community resources.
- Core Values: Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations.
Preferred Assets
- Experience working within a Family Health Team (FHT), FHO, or IPCT model.
- Experience in newcomer/refugee health and group facilitation.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Additional language skills relevant to the Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park communities.
Benefits
- Company pension plan
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
