Social Worker

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$43 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker position will support the Emergency Department from 4 PM to 8 PM as well as other inpatient clinical areas subject to departmental needs at the Toronto Western Hospital. This role operates under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or equivalent
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Knowledge of policies, legislation, programs, issues related to social welfare institutions and services, the Health Care Consent Act, and Advance Care Planning

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers
• 2 - 3 years experience working with an interprofessional team in a health care setting
• Research experience /education
• Student education/supervision
• Knowledge of a second language

Responsibilities

• Coverage area to include Emergency Department as well as other inpatient clinical areas subject to departmental needs
• Assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need for service, the nature of the problem, and formulating recommendations or treatment plans
• Implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, significant others, and the interprofessional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior, attitudes, feelings and/or the environment
• Facilitating family/team meetings
• Reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required
• Liaising with appropriate community agencies
• Completing applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities, establishing contact with members of the interprofessional team and community agencies to obtain, provide or exchange information relating to patients' psychosocial functioning and health care in the past, present and future
• Providing clinical teaching to Social Work students, other students, and colleagues
• Participating in relevant research activities, projects, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level