Job Description

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
The Social Worker is an integral member of the clinical care team providing direct support to the clinic's Geriatricians and Nurse Practitioners. The Social Worker will provide direct patient assessment, consultation and counselling for complex seniors in an interprofessional outpatient clinic setting while developing and maintaining partnerships with our community partners.
Primary Responsibilities

• Utilizes high level of clinical judgement, critical thinking and expertise in senior care to perform comprehensive chart review and preliminary assessment/case history;
• Acts as a liaison between the patient, consultants, resources and the referral source. This may include crisis intervention between family members, hospitals, agency service providers, police and patients;
• Provides patient and family centered assessment and management of a range of individual needs including: social dynamics, elder abuse, adjustment counselling, and illness understanding;
• Facilitates linkages with primary providers and community supports, as needed
• Documents all relevant information, as well as any ongoing contacts with patient/family/professionals which impact patient needs or intervention by the care team;
• Participates in the identification of issues and formulation/revision of departmental policies and procedures relevant to clinical operations.

Skills & Abilities
Excellence in communication, both written and verbal

• Excellence in organizational skills, time management and self-regulation
• Able to work as a collaborative, positive and inclusive team member
• Passionate about high quality patient and family inspired care for seniors
• Commited to clinical innovation and evidence based practice
• Commited to upholding the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Superior judgement, problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates initiative and dedication to lifelong learning
• Working knowledge of geriatric syndromes and community resources applicable to the geriatric population
• Working knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act and Substitute Decisions Act
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Center

o Always with compassion
o Power of many
o Serve with purpose
o Every voice matters
o Courage to think differently
Qualifications
Masters' Degree in Social Work from an accredited university required.

• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), with no terms, conditions, or limitations required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with the geriatric population;
• MOCA certification required, or willing to obtain upon hiring

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a Southlake Talent Representative will contact you via email. Please double check any emails you receive from Southlake and ensure that the address ends in @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If it does not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.

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