Social Worker, Full Time, Forensic Mental Health - Heritage 0

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Ontario is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessment and case management. You will help patients achieve optimum recovery by providing counselling, education, and discharge planning. The ideal candidate holds an MSW and has a strong understanding of patient-centered care. Benefits include competitive salaries and a focus on healthy workplace culture. Join a team committed to excellence in care, education, and research.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Competitive salaries with excellent benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institution.
• Current unrestricted registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Two years of experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes referrals and assessments based on urgency.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
• Advocates for family/community support team conferences.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Person-centered treatment goals

Strength-based approach

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

Job Code: 19659

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage: $44.67 - $57.91

Posting Period: Posted until filled

Position Summary

Reporting to the designated manager, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, case management, patient/family education, supportive counselling, discharge planning, service coordination and consultation according to organizational and best practice standards in order to assist patients to achieve optimum recovery and quality of life. This includes maximizing the benefit patients and families receive from their medical treatments and transitioning to timely and risk reduced discharges. The Social Worker provides leadership in high risk social situations, program development, advocacy, and developing and maintaining strong community linkages. The Social Worker aligns his/her work with the operational priorities related to access to care and transitions and is accountable for maintaining the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized educational institution
• Current unrestricted registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
• Two years of experience in providing Social Work service in a hospital setting with the relevant population, preferred
• Experience with electronic patient record systems, preferred

Role Responsibilities

• Prioritizes referrals, assessments and interventions based on identified domains and urgency
• Performs client assessment utilizing population-specific and evidence-based assessment strategies
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary
• Uses evidence-based treatment strategies and engages and supports clients and their families in establishing and achieving person-centered treatment goals, including promotion of self-management skills
• Uses a strength-based approach to support clients in achieving optimal health/functioning/recovery
• Advocates for, and arranges family/community support team conferences as necessary, in consultation with the patient/client
• Evaluates outcomes of Social Work treatment plan on an ongoing basis and modifies as appropriate, completing follow-up as needed

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails