Social Worker, MSW

About This Role

Working within an interprofessional team, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment and support, discharge planning, counseling, financial planning assistance, and patient/family education. This role helps individuals and their families achieve optimal psychosocial functioning throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Discern relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions
• Make appropriate social work decisions to facilitate patient care and quality outcomes
• Provide psychosocial assessment, consultation, treatment, and discharge planning within a systems perspective
• Facilitate the team’s ability to handle the psychosocial aspects of patient care
• Participate in the formulation of the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Advocate for the patient and family regarding decisions affecting care when appropriate
• Act as a resource to patients, families, and the team regarding available community resources such as financial assistance
• Provide teaching and support to the healthcare team regarding patients and families with complex needs, bereavement, etc.
• Lead Bereavement Care and Team within the Continuing Care Program

Requirements

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited University
• Highly developed psychosocial assessment skills
• Demonstrated clinical skills providing planning/therapy/counseling support to individuals and families
• Working knowledge of available community resources
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to identify and address barriers to discharge, identify discharge options, and available supports
• Ability to facilitate/coordinate referrals and applications to government and/or community agencies
• Ability to work independently and participate as a member of the interprofessional team
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex cases within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Understanding of consent and capacity legislation
• Proven ability to work in a computerized healthcare environment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• A strong desire and capacity to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Advanced interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills
• Excellent decision-making, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills
• Proven attendance record
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring
• Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment

Nice to have:

• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of previous Social Work experience in a hospital environment
• Stroke experience

Important Details

• Work locations: any site of Mackenzie Health

About the Company

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.