Job Description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, 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 \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, 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, Garrison Creek
Department: Toronto Western Family Health Team
Reports to: Clinic Manager
Grade: D0:08
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $40.98 - $51.22 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full Time (until February 2025)
Closing Date: June 14, 2024Position SummaryToronto Western Family Health Team (TW FHT)\'s program links with the surrounding community to provide primary care to families and community members, with special attention to the needs of the aging population, children and women and patient populations who include: a) underserved, at-risk and high needs patients, c) adolescents and emerging adults and d) patients with mental health and addictions.With the teamwork of physicians, nurse practitioners, primary care nurses, social workers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists and chiropodists.Duties

• Work as an integrated member of the inter-professional care team and will provide psychosocial assessments, psychotherapy, counseling, and health promotion services to TW FHT - GC patients
• Function at a high level of professional autonomy and will demonstrate expert skills to formulate clinical decisions, and patient-centred care for TW FHT patients and their families
• Works in a collaborative practice and consultation models with various other TW FHT primary health care providers
• Integral to organizational and community planning, including building partnerships with community resources/agencies, program development, and inter professional education and social work education
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development, critical decision making and patient-centered care

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
• Three (3) years experience working with patients and families in a multi-disciplinary team within a primary care setting preferred
• Experience with the elderly, adolescents and emerging adults, immigrant population or mental health/addictions patients
• Experience providing psychosocial assessments, brief counseling, psychotherapy and psycho-educational interventions (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy; solution-focused therapy; crisis counseling, and motivational interviewing)
• Experience with systems navigation with complex/vulnerable patient populations preferred
• Experience with group based interventions
• Experience in building community partnerships for the enhancement of patient services and continuity of care
• Experience in educating health professionals and social work preferred
• Program planning, quality improvement and quality assurance interest/experience required
• Commitment to patient-centred care with the ability to adapt to a diverse patient populations
• 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

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

) * 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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