Social Worker MSW- 3C/Z

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.
• Work as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Perform a therapeutic role including assessment, counselling, case management and advocacy.
• Organize, prioritize and problem solve effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Engage in ongoing learning.
• Utilize strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, consultation and teaching skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level