Summary of Duties

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

Qualifications/Skills

• Masters of Social Work Degree Required
• Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in Good Standing
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a Hospital setting
• Experience in Trauma preferred
• Exceptional communication skills required
• Knowledge of the HCCA and SDM act
• In-depth understanding of the Sunnybrook Policies that impact transitional planning
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated skills in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice & Education
• Ability to balance collaborative practice with self-direction
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to student education
• Experience and commitment to quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational priorities and social work scope of practice priorities