Social Worker

Unit Summary

Emergency Services at all the Hamilton Health Sciences sites provides acute care for both adults and children. Hamilton General supports adult trauma, burns, cardiology and cardiovascular programs.

Position Summary

• As a member of the healthcare team, the Social Worker provides direct patient care through the provision of psycho-social screening and assessments;
• individual and family counseling and treatment; crisis intervention; bereavement counseling; liaison and referral to community agencies;

advocacy and discharge planning.Schedule Work HoursDays, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Social Worker

2. Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, Masters degree in Social Work preferred

3. Previous crisis intervention experience

4. Expert knowledge of community resources

5. Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment, counseling, case management and advocacy skills

6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills

Please note that all Social Worker postings are posted at the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) rate (unless MSW is required).

Should the successful applicant possess a Masters of Social Work (MSW) and provide proof they will be adjusted to the MSW rate to correctly reflect the level of education in accordance with the letter of understanding.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext.

46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset