Social Worker MSW
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As a member of the healthcare team, the Social Worker provides direct patient care through the provision of psycho-social screening and assessments; individual and family counseling and treatment; crisis intervention; bereavement counseling; liaison and referral to community agencies; advocacy and discharge planning.
- Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Social Worker
- Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, Masters degree in Social Work preferred
- Previous crisis intervention experience
- Expert knowledge of community resources
- Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment, counseling, case management and advocacy skills
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
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Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides direct patient care, including psycho-social assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention. They also act as a liaison for community agencies and manage discharge planning for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work and a current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Previous experience in crisis intervention and expert knowledge of community resources are required.
Skills
- Psycho-social screening
- Assessments
- Individual counseling
- Family counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Bereavement counseling
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Advocacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Community resource knowledge
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Social Worker
- MSW
- Healthcare
- Psycho-social screening
- Crisis intervention
- Bereavement counseling
- Discharge planning
- Case management
- Advocacy
- Ontario College of Social Workers
- Community resources
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care