HEADWATERS HEALTH CARE CENTRE. ONE COMMUNITY, CARING TOGETHER.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.
We are looking for a Social Worker to work with our Allied Health Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work required; Master’s in Social Work preferred
• Must have current membership in the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Recent previous experience on an inpatient unit.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in a hospital or community health organization.
• Recent experience with electronic charting within an inpatient hospital setting preferred
• Strong clinical skills - assessment, counseling, and discharge planning/community integration.
• Knowledge of psychosocial impact of health crises on person and family
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills.
• Familiarity with community resources, LTC placement process, relevant consent and capacity legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of the health care team.
• Course in Managing Aggressive Behavior and/or Gentle Persuasive Approach an asset
• Ability to educate both staff and families
• Excellent group, crisis intervention and interpersonal skills
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  Hiring Salary Range: $44.67 - $57.90

The Social Worker will provide clinical social work services throughout the organization, including: Psychosocial assessments, brief solution focused counselling, and the development/co-ordination of a comprehensive discharge planning and multidisciplinary team consultation primarily with elderly patients. When possible, he or she will also attend rounds and follow up with patients on the in-patient acute units.