Job Description

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Michael's team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Social Worker in our Palliative Care program.


The palliative social worker will be an integral member of the interdisciplinary team caring for one our most vulnerable populations. In this role you will provide counselling, help to arrange discharges, plan for funerals, assist to arrange MAiD assessments and provide grief and bereavement support to the families and caregivers supporting our patients. This position will also support our outpatient service which is closely tied to the PCU.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Social workers in health care provide in-depth biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic, treatment, and evaluation services for individuals, families, and/or couples. Counseling, discharge planning, resource referral, consultation and collaboration, teaching, research/quality improvement, and patient and family education are required elements of the position. In addition, Social Workers at Unity Health Toronto:


Work effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care Contribute to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community Identify and address educational needs for patients and their families Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care Are committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization Provide patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards Are committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients Other duties as assigned Willingness to cross-cover and support across the Unity-wide palliative program

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) for practice in all applicable clinical areas Must hold a master's degree in social work Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period) Experience working with palliative patients and their families is preferred Experience speaking about MAiD and supporting patients to access this service Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees)




Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.