Social Worker - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description

Social Worker
Job Posting #: 921543

Site:
Toronto Western Hospital

Department:
Bariatric Clinic

Reports to:
Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$ $49.49 per hour

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Coverage 18 months)

Shifts:
Days

Posted Date:
July 13, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary

A world leader in neural and sensory science, Toronto Western Hospital has a strong community and population health program, providing innovative programs for and information to seniors, diabetes patients, and many multicultural groups.

Toronto Western Hospital has been serving the health care needs of its culturally diverse local community for more than 100 years.

Today, the hospital provides highly specialized tertiary care to people from surrounding areas and across Canada.

The Social Worker will be an integral member of the Bariatric Program and the Allied Health Department. Bariatrics is an interesting and expanding area of practice within the health care system.

As this is a relatively new program at Toronto Western Hospital, this position would be ideally suited for an experienced Social Worker with a passion for program development.

The Social Worker will work as integrated member of the inter professional care team.

Duties

Provide preoperative assessment and education, perioperative support and postoperative support and followup
Function at a high level of professional autonomy
Demonstrate expert skills to formulate clinical decisions, and patientcentred care for bariatric patients
Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development, critical decision making and patientcentered care
Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or recognized equivalent required
Membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required
Experience with psychiatric assessment and familiarity with DSM Classification
Experience providing psychoeducational intervention; cognitive behavioural therapy; motivational enhancement therapy
Experience with crisis intervention
Experience with group based interventions
Experience in assisting patients/clients to affect personal change
Commitment to patientcentred care with the ability to adapt to a diverse patient population
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an inter professional health care team member
Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills
Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
Two (2) years experience working with a multidisciplinary team in a health care setting preferred
Experience in an ambulatory patient care environment preferred
Weight management counselling experience/ experience with Bariatrics preferred
Experience in educating health professionals and social work interns preferred
Program planning and evaluation and interest/experience in research preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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