Social Worker - Complex Transitional Care

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent will provide clinical social work and discharge planning services to inpatients on the Complex Transitional Care Units. The social worker will also:

• Conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments on inpatients, using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies and practices
• Coordinate, formulate/develop, document, and implement the care plan for hospital discharge and safe transition back to community or institutional setting
• Participate in team conferences, educational/interdisciplinary rounds, and educational rounds
• Intervene to alleviate high risk or vulnerable situations
• Provide support to patient/family to aid in adjustment related to health issues and resolve complex interpersonal concerns
• Provide education regarding the HCCA and/or Substitute Decisions Act
• Provide selected therapeutic interventions, supportive counseling, community outreach and advocacy.
• Provide guidance regarding finances, legal issues, workplace injuries or community referrals.
• Support visitors requiring hospitalization
• Participate in advanced care planning and goals of care discussions, through family meetings and mediated conversations

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• BSW or MSW required; current registration and membership in good standing with OCSWSSW
• LEAP (Learning Essentials Approaches to Palliative Care) training preferred or to be completed within 1 year of date of hire
• Experience providing scope of practice social work to patients within an acute care or post-acute hospital setting
• Strong knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with community partners.
• Familiarity with Mental Health Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and Healthcare Consent Act.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an evidence-based practice approach.
• Demonstrated previous group experience with this population
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated ability to document according to college standards
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and be self-directed to think critically and problem solve effectively
• Experience in interviewing skills and ability to provide comprehensive and timely psycho-social assessments.
• Strong knowledge of the Public Guardian and Trustee Office and Consent and Capacity Board
• Excellent employment and attendance record

Hours: Mon - Sun, various rotating 7.5 hour shifts (hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $44.664 to 57.900 per hour

Date Posted: November 19, 2024

Internal application deadline: November 26, 2024

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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