Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments to evaluate patient needs and formulate treatment plans
• Implement intervention plans for patients, families, and significant others to facilitate behavioral or environmental changes
• Facilitate family and interprofessional team meetings
• Liaise with community agencies and complete applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities
• Reassess and modify intervention plans as required based on patient progress
• Provide clinical teaching to Social Work students and colleagues
• Participate in relevant research activities and projects

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent degree
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act and Advance Care Planning
• Knowledge of policies and legislation related to social welfare institutions and services

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers
• 2-3 years of experience working within an interprofessional healthcare team
• Experience in research or student supervision
• Proficiency in a second language

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and promotion
• Access to corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and insurance
• Proximity to transit and UHN shuttle services

About the Company

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s #1 hospital and a global leader in publicly funded healthcare. As a top research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, UHN is dedicated to discovery, education, and exceptional patient care across multiple specialized sites.