Social Worker - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum.

Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care.

Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope.

To support us on our journey, Sinai Health System is looking for a Social Worker to support Orthopedics/ENT /Surgery/GIM in our Social Work department at Mount Sinai Hospital.

As a member of several inter-professional teams in the surgical program you will provide comprehensive social work service with orthopedics and ENT surgical patients.

You will work with other teams including General medicine. Additionally, you will provide a range of social work service including psychosocial assessment and counselling with individuals and families.

You will advocate on behalf of patients and families and will liaise with community agencies regarding service provision, program initiatives and health care concerns.

As a member of a dynamic social work department, you will participate in professional development, teaching and research.

Job Requirements
Master's Degree in Social Work
Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Experience in surgery patients in a hospital setting preferred
Demonstrated ability in individual and family brief counselling
Experience working with patients requiring palliative care
Knowledge of community resources
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated interest in education and research
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record