Social Worker MSW - Special Immunology Services
About the role
Social Worker MSW - Special Immunology Services
Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca/ and search for Requisition # 117987
HHS Requisition # 117987
Location : Main Street West Urgent Care Centre
Status : Temporary Full-time
Rate: $43.4056 - $58.3064 Hourly
Unit Summary
The Special Immunology Services (SIS) Clinic provides tertiary care for outpatients with HIV/AIDS. A multidisciplinary team provides culturally relevant and respectful healthcare and medical and social services for clients with HIV. Responsibilities include: completion of psychosocial assessments, education and support, case management, community advocacy, referrals to community agencies and consultant liaison with acute inpatient units.
Position Summary
A Social Worker in the Special Immunology Services (SIS) Clinic provides evidence-based support for patients infected with HIV and those co-infected with Hepatitis C. Through in depth psychosocial assessment, which includes the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team, the social worker will identify patient strengths and supports, and will counsel and implement plans for intervention for the patient living chronically with HIV. The Social Worker provides education related to HIV, sexuality and resources in the community. In some cases, the Social Worker will be aware of evidence-based practice in the field of HIV and co-infected Hepatitis C and will integrate research and practice.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days.
This position is temporary until April 2026.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited University
- Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Minimum 3-5 years recent clinical experience providing support and individual, marital, family and group counseling to individuals with HIV and/or Hep C
- Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment skills, psychosocial intervention, counseling, case management, and advocacy skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in suicidal risk assessment and crisis intervention
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Privacy Legislation, and Health Protection and Promotion Act
- Willingness to work with a growing program and actively evaluate and provide feedback to the program as a whole
- Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team in a fast paced, changing environment
- Strong skill set in mental health, behavior modification, substance abuse, women's health issues, cultural diversity, immigration, working with and supporting the homeless/outreach work/sex trade workers, HIV and or Hep C
- Proven ability to organize, problem-solve effectively, and deal with complex individual/family situations that can escalate quickly
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and teamwork
- Demonstrated ability to provide education to clients, health care providers, students and the community, to inform and encourage healthy lifestyle changes, to assist in demystifying AIDS and supporting clients when dealing with issues of stigma in relation to HIV and AIDS
- Demonstrated interest in teaching social work students at the graduate and undergraduate level
- Strong connections with a wide variety of community organizations is considered a definite asset
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
About Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized care to people of all ages from across the province in many areas, such as cardiac, stroke, trauma, cancer, palliative and pediatric care.
Social Worker MSW - Special Immunology Services
About the role
Social Worker MSW - Special Immunology Services
Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca/ and search for Requisition # 117987
HHS Requisition # 117987
Location : Main Street West Urgent Care Centre
Status : Temporary Full-time
Rate: $43.4056 - $58.3064 Hourly
Unit Summary
The Special Immunology Services (SIS) Clinic provides tertiary care for outpatients with HIV/AIDS. A multidisciplinary team provides culturally relevant and respectful healthcare and medical and social services for clients with HIV. Responsibilities include: completion of psychosocial assessments, education and support, case management, community advocacy, referrals to community agencies and consultant liaison with acute inpatient units.
Position Summary
A Social Worker in the Special Immunology Services (SIS) Clinic provides evidence-based support for patients infected with HIV and those co-infected with Hepatitis C. Through in depth psychosocial assessment, which includes the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team, the social worker will identify patient strengths and supports, and will counsel and implement plans for intervention for the patient living chronically with HIV. The Social Worker provides education related to HIV, sexuality and resources in the community. In some cases, the Social Worker will be aware of evidence-based practice in the field of HIV and co-infected Hepatitis C and will integrate research and practice.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days.
This position is temporary until April 2026.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited University
- Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Minimum 3-5 years recent clinical experience providing support and individual, marital, family and group counseling to individuals with HIV and/or Hep C
- Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment skills, psychosocial intervention, counseling, case management, and advocacy skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in suicidal risk assessment and crisis intervention
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Privacy Legislation, and Health Protection and Promotion Act
- Willingness to work with a growing program and actively evaluate and provide feedback to the program as a whole
- Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team in a fast paced, changing environment
- Strong skill set in mental health, behavior modification, substance abuse, women's health issues, cultural diversity, immigration, working with and supporting the homeless/outreach work/sex trade workers, HIV and or Hep C
- Proven ability to organize, problem-solve effectively, and deal with complex individual/family situations that can escalate quickly
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and teamwork
- Demonstrated ability to provide education to clients, health care providers, students and the community, to inform and encourage healthy lifestyle changes, to assist in demystifying AIDS and supporting clients when dealing with issues of stigma in relation to HIV and AIDS
- Demonstrated interest in teaching social work students at the graduate and undergraduate level
- Strong connections with a wide variety of community organizations is considered a definite asset
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
About Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized care to people of all ages from across the province in many areas, such as cardiac, stroke, trauma, cancer, palliative and pediatric care.