Social Worker - Ambulatory Care

Holland-Bloorview-Kids-Rehabilitation-Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a 12-month temporary contract to support ambulatory services. You will work independently and with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement models of service for children and families, guided by a Learning Health System approach.

The role requires delivering evidence-based therapies (CBT/ACT/DBT), trauma-informed, family-centred care, and collaboration with clinical leads and families.

Qualifications

• MSW degree and registered social worker in Ontario.
• Experience with children and families; pediatric disability experience preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, family-centred counselling approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develops an evidence- and trauma-informed transdiagnostic mental health model across ambulatory services.
• Performs strengths-based assessments for diverse clients and families.
• Delivers psychotherapy (CBT/ACT/DBT) and supportive counselling.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams and community referrals.
• Advocates for client and family needs within Holland Bloorview and the community.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Collaborative care

Education

MSW degree

OCSWSSW registration

OASW membership preferred

Job description

We’re daring to create a world where all youth and children belong. Join us!

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career.

Job Summary

This is an exciting, temporary full-time, 12-month contract opportunity to implement and evaluate a new model across ambulatory services at Holland Bloorview. The Registered Social Worker will work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team to support clients/families across Ambulatory Care programs and services. The Social Worker will partner with clinical teams, collaborative practice leads, operational leaders as well as clients and families to develop models of service that promote effective and innovative services. Informed by a Learning Health System approach, the Social Worker will implement evidence and trauma-informed services for clients and families and evaluate effectiveness across several domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Using a collaborative approach, support the development of an evidence and trauma-informed transdiagnostic mental and behavioural health model of care to be implemented across a broad range of ambulatory services
• Conducts strengths-based Social Work assessments and consultation for clients and families of diverse backgrounds
• Assesses individual family dynamics and function, including strengths, areas of need and high-risk situations
• In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across Ambulatory Care, consults with families to enhance parents’ coping abilities and advocacy skills, educate families about resource options, and provide supportive counselling during crisis situations
• Provides group and individual psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Supports and respects the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
• Initiates, implements, co-ordinates community referrals appropriate to client and family needs
• Advocates for client and family needs for service within Holland Bloorview and the community
• Supports transitions for clients and families across Ambulatory Care, including transitions between programs, services, home, school and community supports
• Bases practice on established Holland Bloorview policies, procedures, evidence and best practice
• Documents accurate workload statistics and adheres to hospital documentation policy
• Attends and participates in program and professional staff meetings
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner
• Ensures the maintenance of the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Social Workers
• Contributes to the development of program/service activities
• Remains current with professional literature and best practice guidelines
• Shares new knowledge and best practices with colleagues, staff, students and the community
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, participates in the academic agenda through education or research and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment that advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited University, Faculty of Social Work
• Current member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Current member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
• Registrant must be able to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy
• Previous job related experience working with children and families is required
• Previous job related experience working with children and youth with disabilities considered an asset
• Knowledge of evidence-informed counselling approaches, including strength based, family centred, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
• Training and experience utilizing evidence-informed therapeutic modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and solution focused approaches
• Experience using measurement based care when supporting clients to help guide clinical decision making, preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on child and family well-being, with the ability to integrate this perspective into clinical assessment, intervention planning and family centred care

About the Organization

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

This position is currently accepting applications.