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Social Worker

Social Worker

University Health NetworkToronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$42.21 hourly
Job description

Union :  NonUnion

Site :   Toronto Western Hospital

Department :  Allied Health Emergency Department

Work Model :   OnSite

Reports to :   Manager Allied Health & Geriatrics

Grade :  D0 : 08

Hours : 0  37.5 hours per week

Salary :  $42.21 $52.76 per hour

Shifts : Weekdays and Weekends (4 8 and 12 hour shifts)

Status :   Casual

Closing Date : March 6 2025

Duties

  • 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.

Qualifications :

  • 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
  • Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
  • 2 3 years experience working with an interprofessional team in a health care setting preferred
  • Knowledge of policies legislation programs issues related to social welfare institutions and services the Health Care Consent Act and Advance Care Planning
  • Research experience / education an asset
  • Student education / supervision an asset
  • Knowledge of a second language an asset

    • Additional Information :

    Why join UHN

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a 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 onsite gyms etc.)

    • Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

    All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

    UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

    Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

    UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

    We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

    Remote Work : Employment Type :

    Parttime

    Key Skills

    Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

    Vacancy : 1