Social Worker (MSW), Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario, is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) for a temporary full-time role in the Surgical and Medicine services.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary range of CAD 44.67 to CAD 57.90 and extends to January 25, 2028, with potential for extension depending on work availability. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, outcomes-focused social work services to patients.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in delivering the full range of clinical social work services with an outcome-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in delivering evidence-based social work therapeutic interventions to a diverse client population.
• Demonstrated anti-oppressive approach to social work practice.
• Highly developed skills in psychosocial assessment and treatment, with the ability to identify client needs, engage in critical analysis through professional assessment, and skillfully implement social work interventions in collaboration with the client, family and the inter-professional team.
• Demonstrated strength in written/verbal communication and case management.
• Proficient computer skills with a variety of programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources.
• Strong crisis intervention, advocacy, conflict management and facilitation skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to function effectively independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication.
• Ability to accept and positively influence change in the work environment.
• Demonstrated skills in providing education to patients, families and the health care team.
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice and the ability to measure and evaluate practice change outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Interest and ability to participate in and lead research projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services for patients in surgical and medicine services.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team and liaise with internal and external community partners to provide effective and compassionate care.
• Engage in education for patients and families and assist with discharge planning.
• Support research opportunities and contribute to evidence-based practice.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education for patients/families

Communication skills

Clinical social work

OCSW/SW registration

Education

Master of Social Work

Registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Job description

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Sep 13, 2026

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Social Worker (MSW), Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - 1 position

Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON Temporary Full Time Salary Range: $44.67 - $57.90 /hour This is a temporary full-time position anticipated to extend until January 25, 2028, and is subject to the availability of work An exciting opportunity exists at St. Joseph's Hospital for a Social Worker to provide services for the patients of both surgical and medicine services. St. Joseph's Hospital continues to expand its role in day and short-stay surgery, ambulatory treatment and management of complex medical and chronic disease, illness prevention, research and education. Interdisciplinary teams provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care through our specialty programs. The successful candidate will join the interdisciplinary team in supporting our patients in their quest to live fully and will liaise with internal and external community partners to provide effective and compassionate care.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated experience and competence in delivering the full range of clinical social work services with an outcome-oriented approach
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in delivering evidence-based social work therapeutic interventions to a diverse client population
• Demonstrated anti-oppressive approach to social work practice
• Highly developed skills in psychosocial assessment and treatment, with the ability to identify client needs, engage in critical analysis through professional assessment, and skillfully implement social work interventions in collaboration with the client, family and the inter-professional team.
• Demonstrated strength in written/verbal communication and case management
• Proficient computer skills with a variety of programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
• Strong crisis intervention, advocacy, conflict management and facilitation skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to function effectively independently and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication
• Ability to accept and positively influence change in the work environment
• Demonstrated skills in providing education to patients, families and the health care team
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice and the ability to measure and evaluate practice change outcomes
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Interest and ability to participate in and lead research projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Master of Social Work

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, Health Care London, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.

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