Social Worker

at  Brightshores Health System

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a Master of Social Work Degree
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Social Workers
• Two to five years of recent related experience in a medical clinical setting
• Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners
• Competence in the practice of evidence-based counselling and supportive therapy and inter-professional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures
• Experience with geriatric patients, end of life support and MAID situations
• Working knowledge of Mental Health legislation and the Trillium Gift of Life process
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team as well as families and community partners
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and available for multi-site coverage when required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

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