Registered Social Worker (MSW) – Permanent Full Time (On-Site)
Blue Sky Family Health Team – North Bay, Ontario
Blue Sky Family Health Team (BSFHT) is seeking a Registered Social Worker (RSW) to join our interdisciplinary primary care team. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy structured, goal-oriented counselling and working collaboratively within a team-based medical environment.
The RSW provides brief, solution-focused therapy and psychosocial support to patients experiencing mental health and life challenges, with an emphasis on practical strategies, coping skills, and coordinated care.
What to expect in this role:
- Provide individual and couples counselling and psychotherapy using a short-term, goal-focused model (typically 4–6 sessions per patient)
- Conduct 1-hour sessions (initial assessments are longer)
- See up to 5 patients per day (actual daily volume can be lower due to no-shows and scheduling flow)
- Maintain an active caseload of approximately 40 patients
- Work within a two-week booking window to support timely access
- Complete psychosocial assessments and develop client-centred care plans
- Support patients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors using practical, skills-based approaches
- No ongoing crisis management or after-hours/on-call responsibilities
- Initial appointments are coordinated by administrative staff; ongoing care is managed by the RSW
- Collaborate closely with physicians and team members using a shared electronic medical record (EMR)
Practice environment:
- Interdisciplinary primary care model with close collaboration with affiliate physicians
- On-site team includes, social work, allied health professionals, administration, and management
- Integrated care supported through a shared EMR and coordinated communication pathways
- Structured access model with defined referral triage and time-limited episodes of care and discharge planning
Why this role may be a good fit:
- Predictable daily schedule with manageable caseload and low variability
- Structured short-term model (no long-term or open-ended therapy load)
- No crisis or emergency service expectations
- Strong administrative support for intake and scheduling
- Opportunity to build skills in brief intervention and primary care mental health
- Stable, salaried position with benefits and pension
This role is well-suited to new or early-career MSWs, or experienced clinicians seeking a more structured and sustainable practice model.
New MSW graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registration (or eligibility) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Strong assessment, counselling, and communication skills
- Experience (including practicum) in mental health or counselling
- Experience with EMRs is an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $63,826 – $76,150
- HOOPP defined-benefit pension
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous vacation entitlement
- Professional development funding and time
- On-site parking
Additional Information:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This position does not offer visa sponsorship or immigration support.
This is an on-site position in North Bay.
The posting will remain open until filled.
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé to: jennifer.condie@blueskyfht.on.ca
BSFHT is committed to accessible recruitment processes. Accommodations are available upon request.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
