Msw-social Worker - Kitchener, Canada - Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION VACANCY:
Outpatient Pediatric Eating Disorders

POSITION:
Temporary Full Time Social Worker
- until March 31, 2024

HOURS OF WORK: 7.5 hours - Weekdays. Possibility of flexible hours

Summary:

Promotes collaborative team practice amongst disciplines to ensure seamless care delivery.
Assesses clients and families for the purpose of evaluating and identifying the presenting issues, the need and appropriateness for service, and the formulation of recommendations or treatment plans.
Creates caregiver group interventions for individuals on a waitlist.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients and families.
Takes a client history by gathering current and past information related to the psychosocial and physical health status, and the social environment of the client.
Uses evidencebased approaches to facilitate clients in meeting their goals.
Counsels and educates caregivers in skillbuilding and coping skills.
Uses a theoretical approach to behaviour changes in order to support client and family selfmanagement. Actively integrates current evidence into clinical practice.
Contributes expertise and assists in program planning and content development.

Qualifications:

Must hold a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Ensures and maintains professional competencies and standards thorough annual membership in the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Experience creating and delivering caregiverbased groups.
Experience in facilitating virtual health care.
Experience working with the adolescent population.
Knowledge about onset and maintenance of eating disorders in order to provide psychoeducation to caregivers and youth.
Demonstrated ability for critical thinking, effective problem solving, and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and communication skills necessary to promote positive interdisciplinary team dynamics.
Demonstrated reliability, dependability and adaptability.
Reflective practitioner and is committed to professional and selfdevelopment.
Proficient in electronic documentation and documents accurately in a relevant and timely manner.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices.

We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to:

racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).