Social Worker (MSW) – Allied Health #494-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Social Worker – Master’s to collaborate with an interprofessional team, conduct bio-psycho-social assessments and develop care plans to maximize function and independence.

The role focuses on discharge planning, end-of-life support and addressing barriers to recovery across Surgery, Oncology, Ambulatory and Emergency services. Requires MSW and active registration, with 2–5 years in a medical setting.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree completed.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Social Workers.
• Two to five years of recent related experience in a medical clinical setting.
• Ability to collaborate with interprofessional teams and families.
• Experience with geriatric patients and end-of-life situations.
• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation and MAID processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop a plan of care and conducts bio-psycho-social assessments.
• Addresses barriers to recovery and discharge planning, including end-of-life support and inter-professional care planning.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Counselling

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master of Social Work Degree

Registered with College of Social Workers

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: SOCIAL WORKER – MASTER’S

DEPARTMENT: ALLIED HEALTH POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE MAY 2027)

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $47.05- $60.98

Reporting to the Manager of Interprofessional Practice, the Social Worker collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop a plan of care. The Social Worker conducts a bio-psycho-social assessment, applies social work theory and methods and develops care plans with the goal of maximizing social and emotional functioning, preventing problems and situations that reduce coping capacities and independence. The Social Worker addresses barriers to optimal recovery or adjustment and discharge from hospital as well as support in end of life situations. Work Assignments may vary but will focus on the Surgery, Oncology, Ambulatory and Emergency departments.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities: Required

• Successful completion of a Master of Social Work Degree
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Social Workers
• Two to five years of recent related experience in a medical clinical setting
• Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners
• Competence in the practice of evidence-based counselling and supportive therapy and inter-professional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures
• Experience with geriatric patients, end of life support and MAID situations
• Working knowledge of Mental Health legislation and the Trillium Gift of Life process
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team as well as families and community partners
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and available for multi-site coverage when required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment