Social Worker

2 months ago


Scarborough, Canada Scarborough Health Network Full time

Job Number: JR101562

Job Title: Social Worker - M.S.W. - Interprofessional Primary Care Team Clinic (IPCT)

Job Category: Paramedical

Hospital Location: General Site

**Job Type**: Permanent, Full time

Number of Positions: 1

Union: OPSEU

Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.91

Hours: Days, Evenings

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 Learn more at

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Job Description:
Provides social work services in the primary care clinical setting working with an interprofessional care team
- Participates in care plan development by assessing and planning to address social determinants of health needs that present barriers to recovery and adaptation;
- Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities for clients, caregivers and families including providing therapeutic clinical counseling services as appropriate,
- Cooperating and collaborating with other members of the Primary Care Team in the provision of quality, client-centered care;
- Facilitates access to a variety of community support services, making referrals as appropriate and providing input and feedback as required;
Position Overview:

- Promotes and facilitates effective communication between the Primary Care Providers, Physician Specialists and the patient, caregivers/families;
- Develops support components to care plans that maximize the patient's inclusion, collaboration and communication with patients/caregivers/families, contracted support services, community agencies, and other sources of support for the patient;
- Promotes and facilitates patient independence;
- Reviews patient records to monitor and evaluate care/treatment
- Documents all patient encounters and interactions and communicates that information to the interdisciplinary team as required.
- Utilizes computerized systems to maintain patient records, including obtaining and entering patient demographics, histories and charts as required, in accordance with policies, procedures and professional practice standards
- Demonstrates personal initiative in maintaining professional currency and skills by participating in relevant educational activities, as required
- Provides best practice evidence and research based care by reviewing literature and attending workshops and education sessions as required
- If required, participate in research, program evaluation and data collection
- Familiarity with the social, economic and cultural conditions of the immediate community; experience in working with local service providers, community groups and networks, and an understanding of local issues and priorities are an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to the goals and principles of Health Equity
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area

Requirements:

- MSW degree and registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Experience with Community/Primary Care
- Excellent crisis intervention skills
- Strong focus on psychosocial assessments and discharge planning
- Excellent assessment skills and familiarity with community services
- Strong ability and interest in linking patients to community resources
- Must be flexible and a strong team player
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) and good judgement when relating to patients, families, co-workers and interdisciplinary teams
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legi


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