Social Worker - Toronto, Canada - St. Michael's Hospital

St. Michael's Hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

***: To provide psychosocial assessment and social work services to patients/clients and their families on the Stroke and Neurology inpatient unit, and the Medicine Program at St. Michael's Hospital. All duties are performed in accordance with Unity Health Toronto's Mission and Values.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides psychosocial assessment and direct social work services in accordance with Social Work Clinical practice protocols/standards to patients/clients and their families as well as develop and facilitate appropriate intervention plans utilizing a variety of treatment modalities;
Participates in interdisciplinary patient/client care, planning, along the continuum of admission and discharge to provide comprehensive patient care;
Provides professional support, education and training to other team members in their work with patients/clients and their families;
Participates with the Collaborative Practice manager of Social Work and peers in professional practice planning and implementation and evaluation in a manner, which ensures innovative, creative and current professional practice in meeting patient/client needs;
Ensures professional development through reading current literature, attending relevant workshops and conferences, participation in inservices and social work professional development activities;
Participates in the development and implementation of educational initiatives for clients, families, staff, volunteers, students and relevant community organizations;
Promotes the development of Social Work and/or practice internally and externally through research, evaluation studies, and other professional activities e.g. publication.
Actively contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, researcher, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
Demonstrates understanding of the social determinants of and knowledge of how to access and link patients to appropriate community resources and services such as: OW, ODSP, Trillium, Community Housing, CCAC etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work and eligibility for affiliation with professional associations (Ontario Association of Professional Social Workers and the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers);
Must be currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) for practice in all applicable clinical areas.
Knowledge of and experience in social work practice in a health care environment preferably with expertise in working with adults and their families and knowledge of the associated problems of aging and institutionalization;
Ability to execute early problem and need identification through professional assessments and skillful implementation of all planned social work interventions in cooperation with the patient/client, his/her family, interdisciplinary team and community resources;
Ability to work cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team, particularly in a coordinative role;
Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources;
Ability to work with individuals, families and groups;
Interest and experience in staff education and program development;
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in verbal and written reports;
Demonstrated motivation for ongoing professional development through continues education. This is normally acquired through several years of social work experience with proven ability in clinical practice;
Eligible to engage in student education with academic partners;
Current CPR certification;
Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills;
Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fastpaced environment;
Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
Very good attendance record;
Good performance record;

Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as directed by the Program.