Social Worker, Sinai Health Reactivation Care Centre (RCC)

Sinai Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Toronto seeks an experienced Social Worker for their Reactivation Care Centre. You will provide essential social work services, conduct assessments, and connect patients with community resources. A Master's Degree in Social Work and current registration with the Ontario College are mandatory. Proven skills in counselling and teamwork are ideal for making a significant impact on patient recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of social work services including assessment and crisis intervention.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide interventions based on various issues.
• Link with community agencies to ensure coordination of services.

Skills

Individual and family counselling

Knowledge of community supports and resources

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Interest in education and research

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Job description

Job Description

Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Social Worker to support our Reactivation Care Centre team as part of our Allied Health- Social Work department.

At Sinai Health’s Reactivation Care Centre, an extension of Mount Sinai Hospital, every day brings new opportunities to expand your expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients working towards recovery, independence and better quality of life. We use cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to support patients on their journey to recovery. With an emphasis on individualized care plans and a supportive team environment, you'll develop a comprehensive skill set and observe remarkable patient transformations.

About this team

Our specialized bed inpatient reactivation program is located on the beautiful and quaint UHN-RCC campus. The Sinai Health RCC program is designed for individuals who present with decreased mobility, independence and / or function as a result of an acute illness or surgery. We focus on patients with potential for functional improvement, providing tailored care plans and utilizing state-of-the-art tools to support their recovery journey. Depending on the reactivation goals patients typically experience an average length of stay of to days. You will collaborate with a high performing multi-disciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, OT, PT, SW, and SLP to provide high quality and safe patient care.

In this role you will

• Provide a range of social work services including assessment, crisis intervention, counselling; comprehensive discharge planning with individuals and families.
• Conductpsychosocial assessments and provide interventions based on a variety of issues such as aging and dementia, homelessness, addictions, child protection, grief counselling, mental health and domestic violence
• Linkwith community agencies to ensure coordination of appropriate services for patients.

Job Requirements: Mandatory

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Preferred

• Experience with a range of care in a rehab setting
• Experience with consent and capacity

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability in individualand family counselling
• Knowledge of community supports and resources
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in education and research
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record