Social Worker

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,262,000 - 165,907,000; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health in Toronto area is seeking a Temporary Part Time Social Worker reporting to the Manager, Social Workers. The role includes psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and coordination of patient flow across acute and community settings.

Responsibilities include liaising with patients, families, and community resources, providing crisis intervention, and supporting cross-coverage as needed in a fast-paced environment. Salary is hourly and aligned to union scales.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school of Social Work is required.
• Current membership with OASW and OCCSWSSW, or eligibility to become a member.
• Experience in the acute/sub-acute sector and discharge planning is asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and counselling to patients and their families.
• Act as liaison and assist patients and staff with community resources.
• Discharge planning and patient flow coordination in the acute and community settings.
• Collaborate with the health care team and supervise social work students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MSW obtained from an accredited school of Social Work

Tools

Electronic records management

Job description

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Join our team of Allied Health Professionals as we work together to deliver compassionate care that is responsive to the healthcare needs of our community.

Employment Status: Temporary Part Time

Duration January 3, 2028 subject to change

Hours of Work: Must be available to work weekdays. Weekend and Statutory holiday coverage is required on a rotational basis. Hours subject to change.

Location: Hennick Humber Hospital formerly Wilson Site

Labour Group: OPSEU 590

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Social Workers

Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90

Position Responsibilities

• Patient population includes a variety of areas and may include inpatient acute medical, ICU, Surgical, Emergency and Geriatric Patients.
• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning and counselling to patients and their families.
• Act as liaison and assist patients and staff with community resources.
• Discharge planning and patient flow within the acute and community sectors.
• Works as a member of the health care team.
• Flexibility in caseload and program assignment.
• Able to manage and prioritize patient caseload in a busy acute care setting.
• Participates in reflective practice as per College standards.
• Clinical supervision of social work students.
• Provides cross-coverage of Social Work Services for vacation/staffing relief.
• Cross coverage may also include coverage at the Reactivation Care Centres (RCC) located at the Finch Site and Church Sites.

Qualifications

• MSW obtained from an accredited school of Social Work required.
• Current membership with OASW and OCCSWSSW, or eligibility to become a member required.
• Experience in the acute and/or sub-acute sector system, patient flow and discharge planning is an asset and preferred.
• Computer skills required; ability to manage electronic recording, workload and meet submission timelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the acute, sub-acute and community sector. Knowledge of community resources an asset.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to set clinical and non-clinical priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) facilitating effective communication in case reporting and assessments, with patients, families, peers, other healthcare team members and volunteers.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Demonstrates cross cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systematic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.