Medical Caseworker

Department: UHN Reactivation Care Centre

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Site: 82 Buttonwood Avenue
Department: UHN Reactivation Care Centre
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' psycho-social functioning and health care in the past, present and future
Rendering services for the immediate benefit of the Hospital and the community
Providing clinical teaching to Social Work Students, Medical Students, Professional Colleagues at University Health Network, Faculties of Social Work and in the community
Participating in relevant research activities, projects, etc.
Performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation / maintenance of the Social Work professional group
Has knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act and be familiar with Advance Care Planning
Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, required
Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers, preferred
Two (2-3) years' experience working with an interprofessional team in a health care setting, preferred
Knowledge of policies, legislation, program's and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
Knowledge of a second language; an asset
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
A flexible work environment
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.