Social Worker, Allied Health - Tft - Twh

# Social Worker, Allied Health - TFT - TWH - Toronto, Ontario

Social Worker

Posting #: 919567

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Manager

Salary: $39.59 - $49.49 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; varied shifts with increased involvement in weekend coverage

Status: Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 18 months)

Posted Date: May, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first” , encompasses Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning” , the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here (http://www.uhn.ca/corporate/AboutUHN/Purpose_Performance/Pages/purpose_values_principles.aspx) .

Duties

• Liaising with appropriate community agencies
• Rendering services for the immediate benefit of the Hospital and the community
• Performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation / maintenance of the Social Work professional group
• Implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, significant others, and the interprofessional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior, attitudes, feelings and/or the environment
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
• Providing clinical teaching to Social Work Students, Medical Students, Professional Colleagues at University Health Network, Faculties of Social Work and in the community
• Participating in relevant research activities, projects, etc.
• Facilitating family/team meetings
• Has knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act and be familiar with Advance Care Planning
• Assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need for service, the nature of the problem, and formulating recommendations or treatment plans
• Reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required
• Completing applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities, establishing contact with members of the interprofessional team and community agencies to obtain, provide or exchange information relating to patients' psycho-social functioning and health care in the past, present and future

Qualifications

• Research experience /education an asset
• Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or equivalent required
• Knowledge of policies, legislation, program's and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Computer literacy preferred
• Knowledge of a second language an asset
• Two (2-3) years experience working with an interprofessional team in a health care setting preferred
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
• Student education/supervision an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.