University Health Network
Social Worker - Transitional Care Program
Toronto, ON, Canada · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$43k-$54kDetected 2 days ago
Patient CareResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management
About the role
- Assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need and appropriateness for service, the
- nature of problem and the formulation of recommendations or treatment plans
- Implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, significant others and the multi-disciplinary team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behaviour, attitudes, feelings and/or environment
Responsibilities
- The Social Service Worker at the UHN Reactivation Care Centre provides psychosocial assessment, care planning, advocacy, and discharge support for patients requiring rehabilitation and restorative care.
- The role promotes patient independence, well-being, and quality of life through counseling, crisis intervention, resource coordination, and family support while ensuring care aligns with patient goals and organizational standards.
Requirements
- Reassessing and modifying the intervention plan, as required
- Performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation/maintenance of Social Work practice
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
- 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.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
- Excellent problem solving skills required.
Nice to have
- Computer knowledge preferred, i.e., Patient Care System and Microsoft Office.
Compensation
- $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Benefits
- As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
- UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
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