Social Worker

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Social Worker to provide essential psychosocial support to a diverse patient population. The role involves crisis intervention, discharge planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Join a recognized top employer committed to inclusivity and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute/sub-acute settings preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention.
• Act as liaison for community resources.
• Supervise social work students.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

MSW from an accredited school of Social Work

Tools

Electronic Record Management

Job description

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Since opening in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, Humber River Health is committed to transforming healthcare through technology, community engagement, and academic partnerships with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University. We serve a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto and prioritize equity, inclusivity, and high-quality patient care.

We are seeking a Temporary Full-Time Social Worker to join our team at the Wilson Site, reporting to the Manager, Access and Flow. The role is scheduled until December 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension, requiring availability on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays on a rotational basis. The hourly rate ranges from $44.67 to $57.90.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and counseling to a diverse patient population, including inpatient acute medical, ICU, surgical, emergency, and geriatric patients.
• Act as liaison and assist patients and staff with community resources.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient flow management within acute and community sectors.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team and supervise social work students.
• Provide cross-coverage of social work services as needed, including at Reactivation Care Centres.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Current membership or eligibility for membership with OASW and OCCSWSSW.
• Experience in acute/sub-acute settings, patient flow, and discharge planning is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills and electronic record management.
• Knowledge of healthcare sectors and community resources.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Cultural sensitivity and excellent attendance record.

Why Choose Humber River Health?

We are recognized as a top employer in Greater Toronto, committed to staff engagement, research, and academic collaboration. We foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, and respect, and promote diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available during recruitment and employment.