Social Worker, Health Disciplines - C (J1026-0263)

Job summary

Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment and discharge plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and connect patients with appropriate community resources. Advocate for patients and families, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to student supervision, teaching, learning, research, and innovation.

Job details

Company Bio 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. We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career! Position Summary Social Worker, Health Disciplines In this role you will deliver compassionate, people-centered psychosocial assessments and support patients and families in developing and strengthening coping strategies related to the social and emotional challenges that may arise before or during illness, disability or hospitalization. You will maintain a strong network of community partnerships and resources, enabling timely and appropriate referrals to a broad range of services. You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, interprofessional team members, patients and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and contributing to research and innovation initiatives. On a practical level, you will Complete people-centred psychosocial assessments Prepare a treatment plan to meet the needs identified in the psychosocial assessment in collaboration with the health disciplines team Formulate a discharge plan with the patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing and considering current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient, family, and resources Maintain excellent knowledge of NYG & community resources Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients’ rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided Foster an environment that promotes people-centered care and inter-professional collaboration Participate in MSW student supervision Qualifications Master’s Degree in Social Work Valid membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Social Worker Healthcare and discharge planning experience preferred What We Offer 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 Casual position with 8 hours day shifts including weekends shifts in the Health Disciplines department. This position will be in both General and RCC sites. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes benefits, vacation, and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why: Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered. We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview. Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment and discharge plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and connect patients with appropriate community resources. Advocate for patients and families, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to student supervision, teaching, learning, research, and innovation.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Social Work and valid membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers are required. Applicants must have at least three years of social work experience; healthcare and discharge planning experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits
• Vacation
• Hospital Pension Plan

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychosocial Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Patient and Family Support
• Coping Strategy Development
• Community Resource Referrals
• Patient Advocacy
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Community Partnerships
• MSW Student Supervision

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Education
• Science & Research

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