Registered Social Worker – Virtual

About the opportunity

Nexim healthcare staffing agency recruiting Registered Social Worker to provide virtual care for one of our it's client. The successful candidate will deliver patient-centred care through secure virtual consultations and collaborate with the care team to support continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counselling through secure video sessions to Ontario members referred by Refua’s Nurse Practitioners.
• Assess members’ needs and provide support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep, emotional eating and life transitions.
• Develop individualized care plans and use evidence-based counselling approaches appropriate to members’ needs.
• Support members with coping strategies, health behaviour change and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and share relevant updates with member consent.
• Assess risk, recognize when virtual care is insufficient and direct members to appropriate in-person, urgent or crisis services.
• Coordinate referrals and communicate concerns requiring clinical follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records consistent with applicable OCSWSSW standards, PHIPA requirements and organizational policies.

Document requirements

• An updated résumé outlining relevant social work, counselling and virtual care experience.
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) registration number for verification.
• Proof of professional liability insurance appropriate to the role.
• Copies of relevant education and certification credentials.
• Contact information for two professional references.
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada, if requested during onboarding.
• Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) and current registration as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the OCSWSSW, in good standing.
• Professional liability insurance appropriate to the position.
• Experience providing individual counselling or psychotherapy.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, risk assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to practise independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort using secure virtual care platforms and electronic clinical records.
• Access to reliable internet and a private, confidential workspace.

Assets

• Training or experience in CBT or other evidence-based counselling approaches.
• Experience supporting health behaviour change, weight-related concerns or chronic conditions.
• Previous virtual practice experience.
• Evening or weekend availability.
• Ability to provide services in languages other than English.

How to apply

Send your résumé and availability to [email protected] using “ Virtual Registered Social Worker ” as the subject line.

Please include your preferred schedule and relevant virtual care experience.