social worker

Social Worker *Primary Health Care * Permanent Full time Position: 35 hours per week Salary Range: $69,448 - $81,947 per year ($38.15 - $45.02 per hour) Location: East Mississauga Expected Date: August 2026 This is an existing opening. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used to screen candidates. Organization Background LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment. Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care. Job Summary At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care ? with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education. Reporting to the Manager, Primary Health Care and working in collaboration with all service areas, the Social Worker will work within a collaborative model of care and will provide assessment, short term counselling and case management support to clients. This role offers on-on-one social work services, and will occasionally support group programs. This role supports integrated service delivery across the organization and community and is a resource to LAMP staff, as needed. Primary Responsibilities · Performs clinical tasks within the Social Worker scope of practice, in keeping with College standards. · Assists clients who are referred and require assessment and follow-up. · Provides short-term and occasional counselling services to clients, developing plans with clients to achieve client goals · Advocates for and on behalf of clients to access services/resources/programs. · Engages in community outreach and community development by participating in coalitions/networks and health promotion activities within LAMP. · Develops and maintains relationships with appropriate LAMP programs and stakeholders to ensure seamless service. · Maintains comprehensive client records that meet required standards of practice, and participate in chart reviews · Enters and maintains up-to-date client encounter data and documentation through use of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) · Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of social work/mental health programs · /services, including one-on-one and group programs. · Provides case management as required, with a focus on referrals to community services to provide longer-term support. · Maintains all activities within LAMP?s values, following a participant involvement model which focuses on client strengths. · The incumbent will ensure that all organizational policies are followed. · Keeps up-to-date with training requirements ? clinically and health equity related. · Participates on LAMP committees as required, including the Client Response Committee. · Other duties as required. Required Qualifications · Master of Social Work (MSW) · Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. · Three years? experience minimum in a Social Worker role which includes experience with individual counselling, · Demonstrated working experience and competency with short-term client interventions and group work. · Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) certification preferr