Summary of Duties

To provide a full range of social work services to patients and their families at the Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre. This includes psycho-social assessments, counselling to patients and families, discharge planning, crisis intervention, linkage to community resources, team consultation.

Qualifications/Skills

• Masters Degree in Social Work

• Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a Hospital setting

• Exceptional communication skills required

• Familiarity with issues of capacity and consent

• In-depth understanding of the Sunnybrook Discharge Policy and its application

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to be a team player as well as self-directed

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Commitment to student education