Social Worker MSW, Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic (0.4FTE; 11 month contract)

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading pediatric healthcare center as a Social Worker in the Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions, conducting psychosocial assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support children with neurological conditions and their families. The position is part-time (0.4FTE) for an 11-month contract, emphasizing a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social work.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions including individual and family therapy.
• Assess family needs and develop intervention plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention

Communication

Organizational

Critical Thinking

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker MSW, Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic (0.4FTE; 11 month contract)

Join our team as a Social Worker MSW in the Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic at The Hospital for Sick Children .

About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, SickKids is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres globally. We are innovators in child health, leading research, education, and clinical care. Our community values ongoing learning, development, and a supportive work environment committed to high standards of practice.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Social Work, the successful candidate will support the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Clinic within the Division of Neurology. This role involves psychosocial assessments, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support children with neurological conditions and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions, including individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Assess family needs, strengths, and concerns; develop and implement plans to improve coping, adherence, and quality of life.
• Support families through hospital experiences and connect them with community resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and participate in research activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work with 5+ years of experience.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Experience with neurodiverse populations and mental health conditions.
• Strong assessment and intervention skills in child and adult mental health.
• Knowledge of community resources, health care systems, and social work practices in clinical settings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• 0.4FTE (2 days / week), 11-month contract.

Application Process

Please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document of 20 pages or less. For technical assistance, contact [emailprotected] . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.