Social Worker, Health Disciplines - C (J1026-0263)

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Position Summary

Social Worker, Health Disciplines
In this role you will deliver compassionate, people-centered psychosocial assessments and support patients and families in developing and strengthening coping strategies related to the social and emotional challenges that may arise before or during illness, disability or hospitalization.
You will maintain a strong network of community partnerships and resources, enabling timely and appropriate referrals to a broad range of services.
You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to build positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, interprofessional team members, patients and families.
This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and contributing to research and innovation initiatives.

On a practical level, you will

• Complete people-centred psychosocial assessments
  
• Prepare a treatment plan to meet the needs identified in the psychosocial assessment in collaboration with the health disciplines team
  
• Formulate a discharge plan with the patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing and considering current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient, family, and resources
  
• Maintain excellent knowledge of NYG & community resources
  
• Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients’ rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided
  
• Foster an environment that promotes people-centered care and inter-professional collaboration
  
• Participate in MSW student supervision

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
  
• Valid membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Social Worker
  
• Healthcare and discharge planning experience preferred

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Casual position with 8 hours day shifts including weekends shifts in the Health Disciplines department. This position will be in both General and RCC sites. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes benefits, vacation, and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #LI-BR1