Social Worker - K3E Acute - Regular Full-Time 2025-15790 (2025-15790)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care institution in Toronto seeks a compassionate Social Worker to provide comprehensive care to General Internal Medicine patients. The role involves psychosocial assessments, counselling, and facilitating discharge planning. Candidates should hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, be a member of the Ontario College of SW and SSW, and possess at least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for managing patient care effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as an MSW in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience with Gerontological patients is an asset.
• Commitment to Person Centred Care Best Practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of social work services to patients.
• Participate as a key member of the patient care team.
• Address complex care issues and facilitate community resource linkages.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Conflict resolution skills

Assessment skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Member in good standing of the Ontario College of SW and SSW

Job description

Summary Of Duties

To provide a full range of social work services to General Internal Medicine patients and their families on the medical units. Services include psychosocial assessments, counselling, discharge planning, linkage to community resources, facilitating Advance Care Planning Conversations and addressing complex care issues.

The successful candidate will participate as a key member of the patient care team on General Internal Medicine.

Qualifications/Skills

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required
• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of SW and SSW
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as an MSW in an acute care hospital setting, acute medicine preferred
• Experience with Gerontological patients an asset
• Commitment to Person Centred Care Best Practices
• Excellent communication, organization skills and time management skills
• Strong teambuilding skills and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent assessment, interviewing and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of the Health Care Legislation, health care system and community resources
• Superior ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of and past clinical experience in Inter Professional Collaboration and Inter Professional Education
• Commitment to student education
• Interest in exploring Academic Practice opportunities that address Patient and Family Care across the continuum of Health Care