Social Worker

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.

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Social Worker, Adult Mental Health – Adult Eating Disorders Program
As a Social Worker, you will be a fully integrated member of an interdependent multidisciplinary team. You will be part of a team responsible f or providing individual, family and group therapy using Best Practices in the program . You have the ability to work independently and in a team setting, to set priorities, organize and coordinate activities. You have individual, family and group therapy experience with clients with Eating Disorders. Demonstrated skills in program development implementation and evaluation and in keeping statistical records. You also have the clinical ability to broker and coordinate community resources. You have skills in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Therapies. You also have excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written. 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 patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

• Work in accordance with regulatory standards and professional practice guidelines, policies and procedures for both North York General Hospital, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in individual and group therapy modalities.

• Perform Social Work duties as required to meet the needs of the patient/client population

• Maintain an updated knowledge of community resources, identify gaps in service and respond to client and community needs

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team and take initiative and leadership when appropriate

• Together with the team, guide patients in the development of a crisis plan that supports their wellness and recovery while attending Adult Eating Disorder Programs and at discharge

• Participate in program planning, implementation and evaluation

• Participate in the development and maintenance of effective linkages with Hospital and community service providers..

• Participate in the education of staff, students and the community

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• Master of Social Work or equivalent

• Membership in good standing or eligibility for membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or equivalent

• Minimum 1-2 years of mental health experience. Preference given to candidates with experience in working with clients with Eating Disorders.

• Knowledge and work experience with DBT preferred

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 Part Time Regular position with 8 hour shifts, day shifts, no weekends, in the Adult Mental Health – Adult Eating Disorders Program, Branson Site. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that may include 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
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