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About the Role

This role involves providing individual and group therapies to clients and families within the Spinal Cord Rehab Program at the Toronto Rehab Institute. You will participate in intake and transitional care, develop intervention plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely and effective patient care.

Responsibilities

Participate in intake and/or transitional care processes.
Provide individual and group therapies to clients and families, including support with acceptance and loss, psycho-education, and skill-building.
Communicate pertinent information and recommendations to clients/care providers and provide education.
Participate in or support a virtual model of therapeutic care as required.
Maintain up-to-date charting/records in compliance with UHN, departmental policies and procedures, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers standards of practice.
Participate in developing, planning, and implementing new therapeutic programs based on clinical needs.
Participate in research, program development and evaluation, and quality assurance activities.
Actively pursue learning opportunities and communicate new developments and best practices through education sessions with team members.
Develop an intervention plan in collaboration with patients, families, stakeholders, and the interdisciplinary team, based on identified needs.
Document intervention plans according to specific UHN and professional standards.
Assist in overcoming barriers within the health care system to ensure timely delivery of services.
Help patients identify and use health resources, including those available in the community and through agencies.
Liaise with community agencies and assist with making connections to community resources/supports as required.
Provide short-term counselling services, with particular regard to adjustment issues.
Balance group, same day, urgent, and individual counselling.
Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and families.
Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
Current Certificate of Registration in good-standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Experience in rehabilitation with neurological populations is required.
Experience in group and individual counselling is required.
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to liaise with other health care professionals, programs, and external agencies.
Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Demonstrated excellence in judgment and proven analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organise and prioritise as required.
Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
Patient information systems

Location

Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre

Work Type

Temporary Part-Time
15 hours per week

Experience Level

2+ years experience in an outpatient, hospital-setting preferred
Experience in rehabilitation with neurological populations is required
Experience with individuals with Spinal Cord Injury is preferred
Experience in group and individual counselling is required

Education Level

Master’s Degree in Social Work
Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Salary/Compensations

$43.47 - $54.34 Hourly

Benefits

Competitive offer packages
Government organization
Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital.
With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it is only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Equal Opportunity

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants need to make their requirements known.