Social Worker, Ambulatory Care - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until September 2027)
About The Position
This is a temporary, full-time (1.0) position until September 2027 for a Social Worker in Ambulatory Care. The role involves providing psychosocial assessments and interventions to assist patients and families with health issues, primarily within Oncology & Hematology services. Social work services aim to address social and emotional stressors related to physical, social, cultural, and psychological outcomes of health issues and treatment. The Social Worker will offer counseling on diagnosis and adjustment to illness, crisis intervention, and liaison with community agencies. They will also advocate for patients and families regarding community services, resources, and financial assistance, and will be part of the CHEO Discipline of Social Work and its coverage model.
Requirements
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- B.S.W. graduate will be considered if other qualifications are met (Essential)
- Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Essential)
- Sound knowledge and experience in crisis, trauma and bereavement intervention (Essential)
- Strong problem-solving skills (Essential)
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team (Essential)
- Fluent in both English and French (Essential)
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work (Essential)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an inter professional environment with co-workers, physicians, clients and their families and external agencies (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- M.S.W. graduate from an accredited university program in social work (Preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years experience within a pediatric or health care setting (Preferred)
- Knowledge of community resources (Preferred)
- Ability to operate a computerized patient care information system (Preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to provide trauma informed care (Preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to integrate the following approaches into practice: Strength-Based Perspective, Family System’s Theory, Crisis Intervention, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy & Grief & Bereavement (Preferred)
- Comfort level and skill in preparing and delivering presentations (Preferred)
- Experience working with children and families new to Canada using culturally safe practices (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive psycho-social and family assessments through methods such as interviewing patients and families, gathering relevant social data, and formulating assessments and intervention plans according to professional standards and clinical policies.
- Provides counseling and support to patients and families through ongoing individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution related to treatment decisions, child welfare, mental health, trauma, illness, treatment refusal, end-of-life decisions, and loss.
- Advocates on behalf of families with respect to services and supports.
- Works closely with the nurse coordinator to ensure continuity of care for patients between visits.
- Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based social work practice by reviewing literature, consulting with experts, evaluating clinical practice, and participating in professional development activities.
- Performs administrative tasks including maintaining clinical documentation, progress notes, workload statistics, and updating health records.
- Carries out other assigned responsibilities.
Benefits
- competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
