Social Worker - MSW

Social Worker - MSW

Job Description - Social Worker - MSW (115996)

: Health Professional/Assistant

: Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at: St. Peter's Hospital

: CC, Seniors, Palliative & MSK

: Temporary Full-time

Hours per week: 37.5

: 1

Union Code: CUPE 7800

: 43.4056 - 58.3064 Hourly

: Oct 17, 2024, 4:00:00 AM

: Oct 25, 2024, 3:59:00 AM

Unit Summary

The Behavioural Health Program provides care for patients who have a diagnosis of a neurocognitive disorder, with associated verbal or physical expressions that cannot be managed in a lower level of care. The patient is admitted for assessment and treatment, with a goal of discharge, usually to a long term care environment.

As a member of the health care team,





the Social Worker provides direct patient care through the provision of psychosocial
screening and assessments; individual and family counseling; adjustment/coping; patient education; liaison and referral
to community agencies; advocacy and discharge planning. Services are provided through individual, family and group
counseling and by providing psychosocial expertise to the interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker participates within an
interdisciplinary team setting in education, research and the development of the program.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days.

This position is temporary until January 23, 2026.

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
2. Registered with, and in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario.
3. Minimum 2 years experience with patients presenting with neurocognitive disorders and behaviours
4. Expert knowledge of community resources
5.





Experience in a geriatric setting preferred
6. Demonstrated clinical judgment and ability to utilize a holistic approach emphasizing quality of life
7. Excellent clinical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills in an interdisciplinary team setting
8. Strong commitment to interdisciplinary care
9. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning
10.Strong assessment skills for patients and families with complex needs.

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. 46947 for 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

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement







Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

▶️ Social Worker - MSW
🖊️ CC, Seniors, Palliative & MSK
📍 Hamilton