Social Worker

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
**Social Worker**

**Job Opportunity**

**An exciting social work opportunity at Boomerang Health**

**Position Overview**:

- We are seeking a dynamic and passionate social worker to join our dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in paediatrics, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and has a strong desire for professional growth and skill development. The social worker will provide individual and group counselling to children, adolescents and their families. A strong applicant is high energy, has a positive attitude and a passion for helping children and families. You will work with a team of professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. This is your chance to join and contribute to a great organization.**Benefits**:

- Engagement with an interdisciplinary team, with staff from rehab and medical disciplines.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive administrative assistance for schedule management.
- Room for career advancement and skill development.
- Opportunities to represent the clinic at community events.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions for childhood anxiety and depression, emotion dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, developmental and adjustment concerns and family conflict. Provides interventions to enhance coping and reduce distress in referred population.
- Comfortable with providing individual, group and family therapy.
- Provide consultation and recommendations to families, and liaises with referring physicians, Boomerang Health clinicians, school staff and other relevant agencies.
- Follow an evidence-based approach to intervention.
- Manage a varied caseload and meet required timelines.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records using the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Participate in on-going and emerging clinical projects as required.
- Part-time and full-time position available. Opportunity to work on weekends if interested.

**Qualifications**:

- Master's degree in Social Work and are registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- Course work and previous clinical experience in counselling pediatric populations.

**Experience/Skills**:

- Knowledge of child and adolescent psychosocial development and psychopathology.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence-based practice.
- Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to interact with children and adults.
- Efficient time management and organizational skills required.
- Ability to flexibly respond to continually changing program demands.**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply