Unit Summary The Fracture Clinic is an outpatient clinic serving the needs of a diverse adult population of patients requiring the services of orthopaedic surgery.

Position Summary As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker will provide services to adult outpatients in the Orthopedic Fracture Clinic.

The services provided range from psycho-social assessment and treatment; crisis intervention; advocacy; supportive counseling; consultation, patient/family/staff education; linking with community resources.

The Social Worker will enjoy a challenging practice, which requires excellent clinical skills, flexibility and a desire to work both independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings.

This is a temporary, study-based position created to support a pilot trial of embedded social work services in the outpatient fracture clinic.

Schedule Work Hours Monday-Friday 0800-1600 This position is temporary until October 2027.

Qualifications 1.

Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited University 2.

Certification as a Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers 3.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical social work practice involving individual and family counseling and therapy 4.

Previous experience in the provision of psycho-educational or therapy groups 5.

Demonstrated expertise in interviewing, the completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and the development of a plan of action 6.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and crisis intervention skills 7.

Demonstrated skill and ability in provision of health professional consultation and education 8.

Demonstrated ability to identify and work with appropriate resources to address patient and family needs 9.





Familiarity with the Mental Health Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Substitute Decisions Act and Child and Family Services Act Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period.

All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal prospect employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.

Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

📌 Social Worker (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada