Social Worker - Inpatient Stroke Rehab, Brain Program, TR-UC

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Toronto as a Social Worker in the Inpatient Stroke Rehab program. The successful candidate will engage with patients facing psychosocial challenges and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A large organization with a commitment to professional growth, University Health Network offers competitive compensation and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Government organization benefits

Close access to Transit

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development

Corporate discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience with populations affected by ABI and stroke preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide CBT in individual and group formats.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with health care professionals to optimize patient care.
• Provide counselling services to patients and families.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers

Job description

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Position: Social Worker

Site: Toronto Rehab, University Centre

Department: Brain Rehab Program - 9S Inpatient Stroke Rehab

Reports to: Brain Allied Health Manager

Hours: 37.5hrs, Mon-Fri

Status: Permanent Full -Time

Closing Date: July 3, 2025

POSITION: In the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the primary responsibilities of the Social Worker include: innovative application of social work processes that assist patients with psychosocial challenges and to optimize client progress in rehabilitation through the continuum; providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and intervention; providing educational and supportive counselling services; providing service based on individual, family and group practice models; discharging planning, population health advocacy, community services linkage; collaborating with the inter-professional team and community-based service providers; advocating, mediating and resolving conflict; participating in professional, program and hospital development; willingness to provide field practicum Instruction to Social Work students; participating in current and future program development, quality initiatives and research activities; complying with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent required
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required
• Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) preferred
• Two years experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting preferred
• Experience with populations of people with ABI and stroke preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to integrate theoretical concepts and research findings into practice and maintain an evidence-based, best practice approach
• Demonstrated ability to supervise students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Ability to provide a blend of adjustment counselling and instrumental interventions
• Working knowledge of objective, self-assessment, single system assessment and evaluation is desirable
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs in pursuit of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated ability to provide CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in an individual and group format preferred
• Demonstrated ability to do group work preferred
• Computer literacy preferred
  
  
  

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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