Social Worker MSW

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

• Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Social Worker.

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, Master in Social Work preferred

• 3-5 years clinical experience (within the last 6 years) with children and families dealing with acute and chronic medical illness, death and dying, bereavement issues and chronic progressive illness

•  Excellent knowledge of community support and placement services

• Knowledge of Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act and Child and Family Services Act.

• Proven ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment, counselling, case management and advocacy skills

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment and to organize, prioritize and problem solve effectively

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning

• Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, consultation and teaching skills

As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the SW will apply their clinical knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care, and follow-up to children ages 0-18.

Monday to Friday; days, evening, weekends

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse hospitals, we're providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

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