As a member of the healthcare team, the Social Worker (MSW) provides direct patient care through the provision of psycho-social screening and assessments; individual and family counseling and treatment; crisis intervention; bereavement counseling; identification of high-risk child welfare issues; liaison and referral to community agencies; discharge planning, adoption support, advocacy and education. This support is provided within both inpatient and outpatient clinical areas. The MSW model of care prioritizes consistency and relationship building throughout the continuum of care in the Women’s and Newborn Health (WNH) program linking support with patients through outpatient clinics which then follows the patients through various episodes of care within the WNH program. The Social Worker contributes to new and ongoing research and quality assurance projects and provides consultation/liaison to other caregivers and community agencies. The Social Worker will also participate in student education as appropriate, including providing Field Instruction to Social Work students.
Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Demonstrated experience and expertise in evaluation, prioritization, and triaging of patient referrals
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in a pediatric setting providing a range of evidence based, therapeutic modalities including strong assessment, counseling, case management, crisis intervention and advocacy skills to support of children, youth and their families
Previous experience in providing crisis and bereavement counseling Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment and to organize, prioritize and problem-solve effectively
Expert knowledge of community-based resources in mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice within the region
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act
Demonstrated expertise and strong knowledge base in the occurrence and range of child and youth mental health disorders and difficulties
Demonstrated proficiency in report writing related to assessment, consultation and treatment services
Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning
