Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Current or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health - General Internal Medicine (GIM). Coverage area subject to change based on department needs
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Salary Range: $43.47 to $54.34
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Week days and rotational weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (approx 18 months/ March 10, 2028)
Closing Date: September 28, 2026
Position Summary This role focuses on assessing patients to determine their needs, developing and implementing intervention plans, and supporting meaningful changes in behavior, emotions, and environment. The position works closely with patients, families, and the interprofessional team, facilitates family and team meetings, and continually reassesses and adjusts care plans. It also involves coordinating with community agencies and managing applications and communication for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) placements.
Duties Assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need for service, the nature of the problem, and formulating recommendations or treatment plans
Implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, significant others, and the interprofessional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior, attitudes, feelings and/or the environment
Facilitating family/team meetings
Reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required
Liaising with appropriate community agencies
Completing applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities,



establishing contact with members of the interprofessional team and community agencies to obtain, provide or exchange information relating to patients' psychosocial functioning and health care in the past, present and future
Providing clinical teaching to Social Work students, other students, and colleagues
Participating in relevant research activities, projects, etc.
Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers, preferred
Three (3) years experience working with an inter-professional team in a hospital setting, preferred
Experience in acute care, preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Research experience/education an asset
Student education/supervision an asset
Knowledge of policies, legislation, program's and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
Knowledge of a second language an asset
Why join UHN? Competitive offer packages




Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
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.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
UHN is an equal chance 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.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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📌 Social Worker - General Internal Medicine (GIM) (Ontario)
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