Social Worker, Acute Care,

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career Position Summary Social Worker - Acute Care Unit (ACE)Your goal in this position is to provide client-centered psychosocial assessments of the emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs of patients and their families in the Acute Care unit. You will also assist the patient and family in developing and enhancing coping skills related to the social and emotional needs and problems that may accompany or predate illness/disability and hospitalization. We also want you to have a great network of connections in the care community, so you can refer patients to wide variety of community services, including retirement /long term care rehab facilities and complex continuing care. You also have great interpersonal skills, and you effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families. On a practical level, you will Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs and capabilities of the patients and their familiesPrepare a treatment plan to meet the needs and problems identified in the psychosocial assessment with cooperation of multidisciplinary teamAs appropriate, formulate a discharge plan with patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing and giving consideration to current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient, family, and resources as they may have developed/changed during the patient’s stayFollow through and co-ordinate the discharge planFacilitate comprehensive discharge planning with patient, family and health care team utilizing appropriate community resourcesMaintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital & community resources, i.e., Local Health Integration Network, Social Assistance, Ontario Disability Support Program, Trillium Drug Programs, etc.Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients’ rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/providedProvide consultative social work services to members of treatment team, hospital staff, and communityFoster an environment that promotes patient/family centered care and inter-professional collaborationParticipate in MSW student supervision Qualifications Master’s degree in Social WorkCurrent certificate of registration from the College of Social Work of Ontario and in good standing3+ years related experience in geriatric mental health and addictions.Demonstrated experience working with older adults and seniors with mental health (including dementia) and/or substance use issues, chronic health issues, cognitive impairment, and responsive behaviours is required.Home visiting and community experienceCommunity navigation and resource counselling experience What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Regular position, with 8 hour day shifts, including weekends in the Acute Care Unit (ACE). We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca.#INDHP #LI-BRI