Social Worker - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

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Job Description
Social Worker - Mental Health, FTT (J

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do.

We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary
Social Worker, Mental Health Inpatient

Your goal in this position is to provide patient and family centred mental health care for patients in our Mental Health Inpatient units across the life span.

This includes conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing care plans, liaising with community partners, and connecting patients to appropriate resources.

You will assist patients and families in developing and enhancing social and emotional coping skills related to the needs and challenges that may accompany or predate illness/disability and hospitalization.

You possess excellent interpersonal skills, and you effortlessly connect patients, families and an interprofessional team.

The position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Work in accordance with regulatory standards and professional practice guidelines, policies and procedures for both North York General Hospital, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Complete comprehensive patient-centred psychosocial assessment of emotional physical, cognitive and social needs, risks, and strengths of patients and their families.
• Prepare a treatment plan to address needs and challenges identified in the psychosocial assessment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and community partners.
• Formulate discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team.
• Guide patients in the development of a crisis plan that supports their wellness and recovery after discharge.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team and take initiative and leadership when appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in individual and group therapy modalities.
• Offer individual or family counselling where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital and community resources, i.e., HCC Coordinators, Income supports (OW, ODSP), Housing programs, etc.
• Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patient's rights are recognized and respected and appropriate services are provided.
• Demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking, prioritize multiple demands, and implement effective conflict resolution skills.
• Provide consultative social work services to members of treatment team, hospital staff, and community .
• Participate in MSW student supervision.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and provide to the Hospital a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Minimum of one-year experience as a staff Social Worker working with an inter-professional team in an acute care setting.
• Geriatric experience, preferred.
• Excellent Clinical skills.
• Proficient with computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.
• Bilingualism in French/English is an asset.

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 Full Time Temporary position, with 8 hour shifts, day shifts, in the Mental Health Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting
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As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.