Social Worker - Mental Health, FTT (J0325-0708)

North York General Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Social Worker for its Mental Health Inpatient unit. This role focuses on providing patient-centered mental health care, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and experience in crisis management, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a dynamic team at one of Canada’s leading hospitals, where you can contribute to innovative care and support patients in their recovery journey. This full-time temporary position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Benefits

Pension

Vacation

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work and registration with OCSWSSW required.
• Minimum one-year experience in acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop patient care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
• Advocate for patients' rights and provide consultative services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Clinical Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Critical Thinking

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Word

Patient Information Systems

Job description

Social Worker - Mental Health, FTT (J0325-0708)

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Position Summary

Social Worker, Mental Health Inpatient: Your goal in this position is to provide patient and family-centred mental health care for patients in our Mental Health Inpatient unit across the lifespan. This includes conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing care plans, liaising with community partners, and connecting patients to appropriate resources. You will assist patients and families in developing and enhancing social and emotional coping skills related to the needs and challenges that may accompany or predate illness/disability and hospitalization. You possess excellent interpersonal skills, and you effortlessly connect patients, families, and an interprofessional team. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with regulatory standards and professional practice guidelines, policies, and procedures for both North York General Hospital and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Complete comprehensive patient-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs, risks, and strengths of patients and their families.
• Prepare a treatment plan to address needs and challenges identified in the psychosocial assessment in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and community partners.
• Formulate discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Guide patients in developing a crisis plan that supports their wellness and recovery after discharge.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration as a member of the healthcare team and take initiative and leadership when appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in individual and group therapy modalities.
• Offer individual or family counselling where appropriate.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital & community resources, e.g., HCC Coordinators, Income supports (OW, ODSP), Housing programs, etc.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure their rights are recognized and services are provided.
• Use critical thinking, prioritize demands, and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Provide consultative social work services to treatment team members, hospital staff, and the community.
• Participate in MSW student supervision.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Minimum of one-year experience as a staff Social Worker in an acute care setting.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Proficient with computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry, and patient information systems.
• Bilingual in French/English is an asset.

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full-Time Temporary position with 8-hour days in the Mental Health Unit. We offer a competitive total compensation package including benefits, pension, and vacation. For more details, visit nygh.on.ca.

How To Apply

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and contact those selected for an interview.

Inclusive Hiring Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.