Social Worker, Msw

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada St. Joseph's Health Centre Full time
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond.

Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.

Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Social Worker with the Health Disciplines Resource Team (HDRT).


Reporting to the Manager, Collaborative Practice and Education, the Social Worker may be assigned to various programs within the Health Centre depending on need.

The successful incumbent may be called upon to provide backfill for vacation, sick time or extended leaves of absence Monday through Friday.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The role of the Social Worker is assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families and to facilitate discharge planning, education and community referrals
  • This position may include coverage to surgical, medical, critical care, Family Birthing, paediatrics, palliative care and/or mental health units
  • Able to work effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
  • Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards

Qualifications:

  • Master of Social Work Degree required.
  • Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), with no terms, conditions, or limitations required
  • 23 years recent experience in Social Work Practice in a hospital environment required
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in psychosocial assessment, conflict resolution, creative problemsolving and complex discharge planning to other facilities (e.g. longterm care)
  • Demonstrated experience with the geriatric population and general medicine patients.
  • Working knowledge of community resources that facilitate patient discharge.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate with patients/families, interprofessional team members, and other stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members and develop effective partnerships with community agencies/facilities.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
  • Flexible to meet additional responsibilities as program demands
  • Must have availability Mon to Fri.
  • Satisfactory attendance.

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