Social Worker (MSW), Float/Alternative Level of Care
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Academic Practice, Health Disciplines, this role functions as a hospital wide resource in a float capacity.
In this role you will:
- Assess and provide interventions to support patient transition
- Provide unit coverage, backfill according to the Social Work coverage model
- Support complex transitions/discharge planning for patients designated ALC and/or at risk for ALC
- Supporting the referral process to the SHtoHome program
- Work in collaboration with the interprofessional care teams
- Support the continued growth and evolution of the SHtoHome program or other ALC initiatives
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
- Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required
Job Requirements:
Mandatory
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Previous Social Work experience in a hospital setting
- Previous experience working with patients with complex needs, mental health and addiction issues
- Experience in providing supportive counselling to patients and essential care partners about complex discharge planning
- Strong understanding community resources/options such as financial, housing and care settings available to support transition
- Knowledge of relevant legislation around discharge planning
Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy
Salary: Minimum - $44.67/hour; Maximum - $57.90/hour
Note: Evening and weekend shifts may be required pending on patient care and operational needs
If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your social work career within a rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospital setting, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.
Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.
Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.
As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca.