Social Worker
University Health Network
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Über
UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Replacement or new Role: New
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Salary: $ $54.34 Hourly (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: February 27, 2026
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 interprofessional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior, attitudes, feelings and/or the environment
Facilitating family/team meetings
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 interprofessional 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
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
Has knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act and be familiar with Advance Care Planning
Qualifications
Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or equivalent, required
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, required
Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers, preferred
Two (2-3) years experience working with an interprofessional team in a health care setting, preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Research experience /education; an asset
Student education/supervision; an asset
Knowledge of policies, legislation, program's and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
Computer literacy, preferred
Knowledge of a second language; an asset
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.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's 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.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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