Job Description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where above all else the needs of patients come first, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Bariatric Program
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $40.98 - $51.22 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time (8 month contract)
Closing Date: June 27, 2024Position SummaryThe Social Worker will be an integral member of the Bariatric Program and the Allied Health Department. Bariatrics is an interesting and expanding area of practice within the health care system. As this is a relatively new program at Toronto Western Hospital, this position would be ideally suited for an experienced Social Worker with a passion for program development. The Social Worker will work as integrated member of the inter professional care team.Duties:

• Provide pre-operative assessment and education, peri-operative support and post-operative support and follow-up
• Function at a high level of professional autonomy
• Demonstrate expert skills to formulate clinical decisions, and patient-centered care for bariatric patients
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development, critical decision making and patient-centered care
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or recognized equivalent required
• Membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required
• Experience with psychiatric assessment and familiarity with DSM Classification
• Experience providing psychoeducational intervention; cognitive behavioural therapy; motivational enhancement therapy
• Experience with crisis intervention
• Experience with group based interventions
• Experience in assisting patients/clients to affect personal change
• Commitment to patient-centred care with the ability to adapt to a diverse patient population
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an inter professional health care team member
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
• Two (2) years experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting preferred
• Experience in an ambulatory patient care environment preferred
• Weight management counselling experience/ experience with Bariatrics preferred
• Experience in educating health professionals and social work interns preferred
• Program planning and evaluation and interest/experience in research preferred

Additional InformationWhy 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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.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.

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