Social Worker, Scope - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB POSTING #912828

Position:
SOCIAL WORKER, Social Work Mental Health System Navigator

Site:
TWH & Woman's College Hospital

Department:

SCOPE

Reports to:
Manager

Scale/Grade:
D008

Salary:
$ $49.49 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status:
Permanent Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

This new position, specializing in practice as a Social Work Mental Health System Navigator working within the recovery and guided self help models of care, will support community based Primary Care Practioners and work closely with consulting psychiatrists at Woman's College Hospital and UHN.

The role will be of interest to a Social Worker with mental health experience.

The role requires diverse skills including systems navigation, telephone and in person clinical consultation, the ability to triage for acuity, diagnosis and treatment recommendations, assessment for acute/crisis needs and knowledge of guided self help either as the treatment of choice or as a bridge to more appropriate treatment.

The role also includes direct patient assessment, short-term treatment that may include one-on-one counselling and/or group therapy, with a strong emphasis on co-management with the primary care physician.

As a member of the
SCOPE interprofessional team, the individual will contribute to the development and review of integrated primary care including the provision of appropriate data and model development.

REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or equivalent required
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required
Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
Two (23) years experience working with an interprofessional team in an acute care setting preferred
Experience with cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solutionfocussed therapy an asset
Experience with case management an asset
Strong knowledge of mental health resources and previous mental health experience
Ability to work independently but seek consultation when needed
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Research experience /education an asset
Student education/supervision an asset
Knowledge of policies, legislation, program's and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
Computer literacy preferred
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

POSTED DATE:
January 19, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.