Social Worker Seniors Emergency Medicine

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team this permanent full-time social work position will work within the Seniors Emergency Medicine team at the Toronto General Hospital Emergency Department (duties may change based on operational need). 

Duties

• Assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need for service the nature of the problem and formulating recommendations or treatment plans
• Implementing an intervention plan with patients family members significant others and the inter-professional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior attitudes feelings and/or the environment
• Reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required
• Liaising with appropriate community agencies
• Completing applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities establishing contact with members of the inter-professional team and community agencies to obtain provide or exchange information relating to patients psycho-social functioning and health care in the past present and future
• Rendering services for the immediate benefit of the Hospital and the community
• Providing clinical teaching to Social Work Students Medical Students Professional Colleagues at University Health Network Faculties of Social Work and in the community
• Participating in relevant research activities projects etc.
• Performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation/maintenance of the Social Work professional group

Qualifications :

• Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work 
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers 
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
• Three (3) years experience working with an inter-professional team in a hospital setting preferred
• Experience working with senior populations required
• Experience in acute care or emergency department required
• 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 programs and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
• Knowledge of a second language an asset

Additional Information :

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
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP 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 on-site gyms etc.)

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

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time