Social Worker Msw-adult Eating Disorders Program - London, Canada - Victoria Hospital

Victoria Hospital

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who We Are:

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London.

Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.

As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning.

In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area.

LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period:

Open:
May 15, 2024

Deadline:
May 28, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name:

Social Work

Adult Eating Disorders Program

Reporting to the Manager of Social Work, this position will provide coverage to the Adult Eating Disorders Program.

Illness often creates and intensifies personal, family, and practical stressors which may interfere with the patient's and family's ability to obtain the maximum benefits from medical care.

These psychosocial difficulties need to be identified, assessed, and treated by the Social Worker as part of the total care of the patients and their families.

Social Workers are actively involved in research, academic pursuit, and sharing of knowledge in the study of psychosocial aspects of illness and health care delivery.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay:
$44.33 per hour - $55.41 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Demonstrated knowledge with the Mental Health Act; Substitute Decision Makers Act and Health Care Consent Act preferred
Skilled in psychosocial assessment and counseling (including individual, family, group)
Demonstrated ability to identify and Implement strategies with patient/family by establishing a therapeutic relationship in concert with proven treatment modalities (for example Crisis Intervention, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management, Solutionfocused Therapy, etc.)
Demonstrated excellent clinical assessment and treatment skills
Demonstrated excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Demonstrated skill in crisis assessment and intervention
Demonstrated knowledge of community services and resources and experience with community networking
Demonstrated strength in interpersonal relations, problemsolving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development and other innovative approaches
Demonstrated ability to function independently and interdependently with a diversity of health care team members
Demonstrated skill in providing education to health care team and community resources
Demonstrated ability to measure and evaluate practice change outcomes
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
Provide proof of Health Canadaapproved COVID19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health's current definition of being fully vaccinated

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.