MSW Hospital Social Worker – Crisis & Discharge Planning

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network in Canada is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to support a diverse patient population across general medicine, surgery, emergency and oncology. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager of Social Work, the successful candidate will provide crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning and connection to community resources.

The role requires an MSW registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, hospital experience, and

Qualifications

• MSW degree and registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Experience in a hospital setting.
• Excellent crisis intervention skills.
• Strong focus on psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
• Excellent assessment skills and familiarity with community services.
• Strong ability and interest in linking patients to community resources.
• Must be flexible and a strong team player.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written) and good judgement when relating to patients, families, co-workers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN's Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards.
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
• Excellent work performance and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Patient Care Manager of Social Work, you will be responsible for a diverse patient population across programs including general medicine, surgery, emergency, and oncology.
• Provide service across many programs including general medicine, surgery, emergency, and oncology.
• Support a diverse patient population with comprehensive psychosocial care and discharge planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Psychosocial assessments

Community resources

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment skills

Adaptability

Education

MSW degree and registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Job description

Scarborough Health Network in Canada is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to support a diverse patient population across general medicine, surgery, emergency and oncology. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager of Social Work, the successful candidate will provide crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, discharge planning and connection to community resources.

The role requires an MSW registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, hospital experience, and