Social Worker

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Social Worker to join their team. Responsibilities include providing psychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, and discharge planning for patients in various care settings. The ideal candidate holds an MSW and has strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and counselling.
• Act as liaison and assist patients and staff with community resources.
• Work as a member of the healthcare team and participate in reflective practice.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

MSW from an accredited school of Social Work

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Humber River Health serves a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto and partners with local health initiatives. We use technology and clinical expertise to support staff and physicians, reduce inefficiencies, and improve patient care. We are affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and are committed to becoming a community academic hospital.

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 Full Time

Duration: September 1, 2025 (Subject to change as per management rights)

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: Wilson Site

Labour Group: OPSEU 590

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Access and Flow

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.
• Work 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 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.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and are committed to high-quality patient care, compassion, professionalism, and respect. We support employees through evidence-based leadership and a culture of engagement, and participate in research and academic collaboration through TAHSN.

We value diversity and encourage applicants from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.