Social Worker MSW - Pediatric Medicine

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Social Worker will apply their clinical knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care and follow-up to children ages 0-18.

Requirements

• Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Social Worker.
• Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• 3-5 years clinical experience (within the last 6 years) with children and families dealing with acute and chronic medical illness, death and dying, bereavement issues, and chronic progressive illness.
• Excellent knowledge of community support and placement services.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and Child and Family Services Act.
• Proven ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment, counselling, case management and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment and to organize, prioritize and problem solve effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, consultation and teaching skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and follow-up to children ages 0-18.
• Apply clinical knowledge and skills as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Perform a therapeutic role including assessment, counseling, case management, and advocacy.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment, organizing, prioritizing, and problem-solving.
• Engage in ongoing learning.
• Utilize strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, consultation, and teaching skills.

What This Job Offers

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