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Social Worker

@ Fonemed

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Full-time
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Overview

Fonemed is opening a new in-person clinic in St. John's, NL, and is recruiting interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, including social workers, to practise as independent contractors. The role offers clinical independence with reception and administrative support, flexible day, evening or weekend shifts, and a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical social work services to patients
  • Practise independently within a shared clinic
  • Focus on patient care without business administration

Requirements summary:

  • Clinical training in the discipline
  • Ability to work as an independent contractor

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening
Travelground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Fonemed

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Fonemed provides virtual health, nurse triage, and software solutions to increase access to quality healthcare for all.

Full company description

Fonemed was founded in 1996 by a group of physicians, philanthropists and businesspeople who recognized the need for improved healthcare worldwide and saw telephone-based triage as the premier method to provide that care. We are a privately held, Limited Liability Company registered in the USA and Canada, with corporate headquarters in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and in Ventura, California. Currently we employ approximately 300 individuals. Fonemed provides healthcare-based services and software solutions to increase our clients’ patients access to quality healthcare while also providing additional cost control to our clients. Our specialty service has been 24/7 virtual nurse triage. We recently expanded services to include access to nurse practitioners providing additional primary care advice and treatment. Our nurses are located throughout the United States and Canada, and we are exploring growth opportunities in Europe and Asia. The Fonemed Health Management Platform is a Cloud-based application that provides access and security and comes fully integrated with the Schmitt-Thompson Clinical Content Triage Guidelines. The Platform allows our clients to deliver comprehensive, technology-powered, people-driven customized solutions to meet specific requirements. Through our software, clients have the ability to manage such activities as client registration, online health assessment, nurse triage and nurse practitioner assessment and referrals. At Fonemed, we empower our clients to strategically expand patient engagement, diversify revenue streams or reduce operating costs through proven technology that has been developed through the foundation of over 26 years of industry experience and more than 10 years of using and enhancing the Platform ourselves. We are URAC accredited, SOC2 certified, and HIPAA compliant with over 2,500 client groups, representing well over 25 million individuals.

LinkedIn followers
11,421
People associated on LinkedIn
171
Reported office locations
  • International, CA
  • 1 Crosbie Pl, 202, St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 3Y8, CA
  • 3 Lincoln Drive, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93001, US
Business categories
  • Health Care
  • Medical
Other recorded names
  • Fonemed
  • FONEMED
Specialties
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Telehealth
  • Virtual Care
  • Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Biometric Monitoring
  • Nurse Advice Line
  • Nurse Triage
  • URAC
  • SOCII
  • SaaS
  • Software
  • Software as a Service
  • HIPAA
  • Behavioural Health
  • Mental Health & Addictions
  • Integration
  • IT
  • Business Development
  • Sales
  • and Telemedicine
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Fonemed was founded in 1996 by a group of physicians, philanthropists and businesspeople who recognized the need for improved healthcare worldwide and saw telephone-based triage as the premier method to provide that care. We are a privately held, Limited Liability Company registered in the USA and Canada, with corporate headquarters in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and in Ventura, California. Currently we…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersInternational
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1996
SpecialtiesHealthcare TechnologyTelehealthVirtual CareRemote Patient MonitoringBiometric MonitoringNurse Advice LineNurse TriageURACSOCIISaaS
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Job description
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Professionals
Work from our new in person clinic located in St. John’s, NL

We’re excited to be opening Fonemed Health Clinic in St. John’s, NL and are welcoming Interdisciplinary Healthcare Professionals who are looking for a supportive, professional space to practice to join our collaborative space.

Who this is for:

Interdisciplinary Healthcare Professionals who want to expand or establish their practice within a well-supported, professionally run clinical setting. Disciplines could include:
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Registered Counsellors
  • Social Work
  • Speech Language Pathology
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Dietitians
  • Massage Therapy
  • Other
If you want clinical independence without the administrative burden of running your own clinic, this opportunity is designed for you. Focus on your patients—leave the business side to us.

Why join Fonemed Health Clinic:
  • Flexible hours – day, evening, or weekend shifts to suit your schedule
  • Beautiful, modern office space in a central, accessible location in St. John’s
  • Administrative & reception support – no paperwork headaches
  • Collaborative, professional environment – work alongside other clinicians
  • Focus on patient care – your time is spent practicing, not managing a business
  • Be part of something new – help shape and grow a clinic from the ground up

This is an independent contractor opportunity, allowing you to maintain independence while benefiting from the support of a modern clinic.

If you would be interested in bringing your practice to Fonemed Health Clinic, please apply here or complete the form linked below today:

Fonemed Health Clinic Independent Contractor Interest Form – Fill out form

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