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Social Worker Jobs in Hamilton, ON at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
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Position Details
Posting #:28185
Department:Social Work – General
Employee Type:Temporary, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:37 weeks
Union:OPSEU
Openings Remaining:1
Schedule
Work Days:Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends
Time of Day:Days
Shift:7.5 hour
Shift Start:Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Application Dates
Opening Date:28/05/24
Closing Date:04/06/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides quality Social Work services congruent with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). The Registered Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, case management, patient/family education, supportive care, discharge planning, service coordination and consultation according to best practice standards in order to assist the patient in achieving optimum recovery and quality of life. This includes maximizing the benefit patients and families receive from their medical treatments and transitioning to risk-reduced, timely discharges. The Registered Social Worker provides leadership in high risk social situations, program development, advocacy, and developing and maintaining strong community linkages. Registered Social Workers will also participate in mentoring, community development, teaching, continuous quality improvement and research activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited University (clinical degree) minimum
Masters of Social Work from an accredited University (clinical degree) preferred
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required
Membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
2 years of acute care hospital social work experience preferred
Able to work effectively both in a team environment and as an independent professional
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
Ability to be self-reflective and adapt to the changing needs of patients and healthcare environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Proven flexibility and ability to adapt to change
Demonstrated computer skills
Good work performance and attendance record are essential
A resume should accompany the application
Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains current working knowledge of relevant legislation which includes the following: Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Public Hospitals Act, Long Term Care Act, Child and Family Services Act, PHIPA, and Excellent Care for All Act
Maintains expertise in generic social work practice and implements evidence-based best practices which includes family/individual and group treatment modalities, case management, crisis intervention and discharge planning
Documents all patient related interventions adhering to the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and the RSW discipline-specific documentation guidelines
Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments from a systems p…
Title: Social Worker
Company: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
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