Social Worker MSW - ED MUMC

Hamilton Health Sciences•Hamilton, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Using a variety of modalities including individual and family interview, mental health assessments, consultation, crisis intervention, patient and family education, community outreach and advocacy, our Social Workers work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to perform assessments aimed at developing and implementing a plan of intervention, which addresses education, coping and compliance. Through in-depth psychosocial assessments, our Social Workers identify child and family strengths, stressors, problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings and cultural issues in relation to the needs of the acute patient and family visit in the Emergency Department. The Social Worker will identify and make referrals to appropriate supports and resources and assist families in accessing financial assistance programs when necessary.

Requirements

Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Masters of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work
Demonstrated understanding of the multitude of issues that bring a child and family to a pediatric emergency department.
Demonstrated excellence in interview skills.
Familiarity with the Mental Health Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Substitute Decisions Act and Child and Family Services Act
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the field of crisis intervention, pediatric mental health, and Pediatric Emergency Department social work.
Knowledge and experience with crisis prevention and intervention models
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in culturally competent practice.
Extensive understanding of the importance of health equity, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of healthcare services
Knowledge of the network of community services and resources and an understanding of health care delivery systems outside of the hospital environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and efficient time management
Demonstrated belief in lifelong learning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

Perform assessments aimed at developing and implementing a plan of intervention, which addresses education, coping and compliance.
Identify child and family strengths, stressors, problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings and cultural issues in relation to the needs of the acute patient and family visit in the Emergency Department.
Identify and make referrals to appropriate supports and resources.
Assist families in accessing financial assistance programs when necessary.
Provide comprehensive and timely psychosocial, mental health and risk assessments.
Develop and undertake a plan of action based on the assessment.
Advocate and collaborate both within a crisis-focused team and with external resources.
Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Function as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
Take initiative and leadership when appropriate.
Remain abreast of current literature and relevant developments in clinical practice.