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The Oxford County Community Health Centre’s (OCCHC) serves individuals who are vulnerable and/or marginalized, and experiencing barriers to accessing care. We are seeking a permanent, full-time:
SOCIAL WORKER – Mental Health/Substance Use Therapist
Overview of the Role: The Social Worker provides comprehensive, client-directed mental health & substance use care within the full scope of practice of a Social Worker. Care includes: assessment, screening, treatment planning, counselling & psychotherapy, education, system navigation, case coordination, advocacy, follow-up, and occasional group programming. The role is highly autonomous, but well supported - working in close collaboration with the OCCHC Interdisciplinary team including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Housing Stability Workers, and more. The Social Worker will also work in close collaboration with providers from other community agencies.
Compensation & Benefits: competitive compensation; plus: HOOPP pension, benefits, and paid vacation, sick and personal time.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30 pm.
Location: 35 Metcalf Street, Woodstock, ON.
Anticipated Start Date: August 2024.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred (or equivalent education); Bachelors in Social Work with relevant experience also welcomed.
• Preference will be given to candidates with competency in a wide range of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Trauma therapies.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with complex individuals who face barriers to care.

We are looking for the right person - are you someone who:

• Embraces our model as a community health centre – passionate about clients directing their journey, and unwavering in your beliefs about the social determinants of health.
• Is comfortable with ambiguity, variety, spontaneity – quite simply, rolling with it!
• Is independent and self-led within your scope of practice, but depends on teamwork to deliver the best possible outcomes.
• Is transparent in what you know and don’t know.
• Loves creativity – can think fast on your feet, and outside of the box.

Interested?
We are committed to providing a supportive, safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment. Please contact our office at (519) 539-1111 if you require accommodation in making an application.
You can apply through Indeed, OR email your resume and cover letter to resumes@oxchc.ca.
The position will remain open until filled.
We welcome all qualified applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
Visit our Website https://oxchc.ca. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details