Social Worker - Intensive Care Unit

Job Description

As an integral member of the Critical Care Interprofessional team, the social worker will provide psychosocial support to all patients and their families.

• Conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments on inpatients, using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies and practices
• Coordinate, formulate / develop, document, and implement the care plan for hospital discharge and safe transition back to community or institutional setting
• Participate in team conferences, educational / interdisciplinary rounds, and educational rounds
• Intervene to alleviate high risk or vulnerable situations
• Provide support to patient / family to aid in adjustment related to health issues and resolve complex interpersonal concerns
• Provide education regarding the HCCA and / or Substitute Decisions Act
• Provide selected therapeutic interventions, supportive counseling, community outreach and advocacy.
• Provide guidance regarding finances, legal issues, workplace injuries or community referrals.
• Support visitors requiring hospitalization
• Participate in advanced care planning and goals of care discussions, through family meetings and mediated conversations

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• BSW or MSW required
• Current registration and membership in good standing with OCSWSSW
• Experience providing scope of practice social work to patients within an acute care hospital setting
• Strong clinical skills - assessment, counseling, and discharge planning / community integration
• Strong knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with community partners.
• Familiarity with Mental Health Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and Healthcare Consent Act.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an evidence-based practice approach.
• Demonstrated previous group experience with this population
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated ability to document according to college standards
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self-directed to think critically and problem solve effectively
• Experience in interviewing skills and ability to provide comprehensive and timely psycho-social assessments.
• Strong knowledge of the Public Guardian and Trustee Office and Consent and Capacity Board
• Excellent employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Friday - Day shift and / or evenings (hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Site : Tri-site

Salary : $ - $ per hour

Date Posted : August 6, 2024

Internal Applications Due By : August 13, 2024

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