Social Worker

4 weeks ago

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time
Company Description

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.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Site: 82 Buttonwood Avenue

Department: UHN Reactivation Care Centre

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Closing Date: May 24, 2024

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' 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
  • Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
  • Has knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act and be familiar with Advance Care Planning
Qualifications
  • Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or equivalent, required
  • 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
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Knowledge of policies, legislation, program's and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
  • Computer literacy, preferred
  • 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, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's 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.

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.

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.

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