The Inpatient Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination for hospitalized patients and their support systems. They address barriers to care, manage complex cases, and collaborate with healthcare teams to support patients across acute care settings.

ROLE

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate care and discharge planning

• Support patients with mental health, addictions, stroke, palliative care, trauma, homelessness, and insurance issues

• Advocate for access to community resources, financial supports, and housing

• Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and conflict mediation

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for integrated patient care

• Assist with advanced care planning and complex system navigation

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Make referrals and consult with internal and external professionals

• Participate in professional development, quality initiatives, and education

• Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control compliance

• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited Institution (Required)

• Master of Social Work (MSW) (preferred)

• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an interdisciplinary acute hospital setting

• Experience working with older adults and aging populations, including geriatric assessments and support

• Experience with mental health and rehabilitation would be an asset

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)

• Retention Bonus $7500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)

• Extended health benefits (permanent full-time)

• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work: Shifts are typically 8 am - 4 pm. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

Recruitment Process

Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check/Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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