Social Worker

Union :  Non-Union

Number of Vacancies :   1

Site :  Toronto General Hospital

Department :   Allied Health

Reports to :  Allied Health Manager

Hours :   37.5 hours per week

Shifts :  Days

Status :  Temporary Full-Time ( May 2027 )

Closing Date :  November 29 2025

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team this social work position supports the inpatient transplant units at Toronto General Hospital; however population may change depending on department needs.

Duties

• Assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need for service the nature of the problem and formulating recommendations or treatment plans
• Implementing an intervention plan with patients family members significant others and the inter-professional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior attitudes feelings and / or the environment
• Reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required
• Liaising with appropriate community agencies
• Completing applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities establishing contact with members of the inter-professional team and community agencies to obtain provide or exchange information relating to patients psycho-social functioning and health care in the past present and future
• Rendering services for the immediate benefit of the Hospital and the community
• Providing clinical teaching to Social Work Students Medical Students Professional Colleagues at University Health Network Faculties of Social Work and in the community
• Participating in relevant research activities projects etc.
• Performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation / maintenance of the Social Work professional group

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Contract

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1