Master Social Worker

Company Bio

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Position Summary

The Social Worker identifies the need for the delivery of Social Work services, recommends interventions and participates in the development of care plans to meet patient's needs. The social worker will help to bridge care transitions from the inpatient setting to the outpatient setting while providing patient's and their families with support throughout the continuum of care.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration, or eligible for registration with the College of Social Workers (must register within the first 2 months if position offered)
• Master's Degree in Social Work
• At least one-year recent related experience in grief counselling or related area.
• Experience in conducting psychosocial assessment, de-escalation and brief psychosocial interventions.
• Project planning/development considered an asset.

Duties

• Crisis response, mental health assessments, interventions and consultations for adults, and families in the outpatient rehabilitation setting
• Develop appropriate short-term and long-term treatment plans to meet client(s) needs.
• Provide & receive consultation to the multidisciplinary team, peer supervision meetings, client's families, physicians, agencies and police services.
• Keep current on all aspects of social service agencies & community mental health programs.
• Participate in Departmental CI on a continuous basis.
• Help develop foundation for outpatient services through outpatient rehabilitation department
• Work collaboratively in outpatient setting while also creating rapport with inpatients who will be referred to the outpatient program
• Attend inpatient rounds on Sills 3 once per week
• Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be available for call-in on short notice.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Rarely – lifting average 5-10 pounds' maximum 15 pounds, carrying, pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Often – prolonged sitting, and
• Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces, bending/stooping.

Dexterity

• Required Often – prolonged fine finger movements,
• Required Frequently – gripping/grasping, eye/hand coordination, and
• Required Briefly – reaching with both hands.