Social Worker, Scope

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

JOB POSTING #912828

Position: SOCIAL WORKER, Social Work Mental Health System Navigator
Site: TWH & Woman's College Hospital
Department: SCOPE
Reports to: Manager
Scale/Grade: D008

**Salary**: $39.59 - $49.49 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:
This new position, specializing in practice as a Social Work Mental Health System Navigator working within the recovery and guided self help models of care, will support community based Primary Care Practioners and work closely with consulting psychiatrists at Woman's College Hospital and UHN. The role will be of interest to a Social Worker with mental health experience. The role requires diverse skills including systems navigation, telephone and in person clinical consultation, the ability to triage for acuity, diagnosis and treatment recommendations, assessment for acute/crisis needs and knowledge of guided self help either as the treatment of choice or as a bridge to more appropriate treatment. The role also includes direct patient assessment, short-term treatment that may include one-on-one counselling and/or group therapy, with a strong emphasis on co-management with the primary care physician. As a member of the SCOPE interprofessional team, the individual will contribute to the development and review of integrated primary care including the provision of appropriate data and model development.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 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 an acute care setting preferred
- Experience with cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focussed therapy an asset
- Experience with case management an asset
- Strong knowledge of mental health resources and previous mental health experience
- Ability to work independently but seek consultation when needed
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Research experience /education an asset
- Student education/supervision an asset
- Knowledge of policies, legislation, program's and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
- Computer literacy preferred
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
POSTED DATE: January 19, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.



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