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
- Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
- Recent Emergency Department experience as a Social Worker (within 2 years) required
- Previous crisis intervention experience
- Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment, counseling, case management and advocacy skills
- Expert knowledge of community resources
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
