Job Description

Summary of Duties
To provide a full range of social work services to General Internal Medicine patients and their families on the medical units. Services include psychosocial assessments, counselling, discharge planning, linkage to community resources, facilitating Advance Care Planning Conversations and addressing complex care issues.
The successful candidate will participate as a key member of the patient care team on General Internal Medicine.
Qualifications/Skills
Master's Degree in Social Work required
Member in good standing of the Ontario College of SW and SSW
Two years experience working as an MSW in a Hospital setting, acute medicine preferred
Experience with Gerontological patients an asset
Commitment to Person Centred Care Best Practices
Excellent communication, organization skills and time management skills
Strong teambuilding skills and conflict resolution skills
Excellent assessment, interviewing and problem solving skills
Knowledge of the Health Care Legislation, health care system and community resources
Superior ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of and past clinical experience in Inter Professional Collaboration and Inter Professional Education
Commitment to student education
Interest in exploring Academic Practice opportunities that address Patient and Family Care across the continuum of Health Care If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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