Social Worker; MSW), Float​/Alternative Level of Care

Role Overview

Sinai Health is looking for a Social Worker to support our Float/Alternative Level of Care (ALC) team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Academic Practice, Health Disciplines, this role functions as a hospital wide resource in a float capacity.

• Assess and provide interventions to support patient transition
• Provide unit coverage and backfill according to the Social Work coverage model
• Support complex transitions/discharge planning for patients designated ALC and/or at risk for ALC
• Support the referral process to the SHtoHome program
• Work in collaboration with interprofessional care teams
• Support the continued growth and evolution of the SHtoHome program or other ALC initiatives
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
• Maintain demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history

• Mandatory:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Currently registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Preferred:
  • Previous Social Work experience in a hospital setting
  • Previous experience working with patients with complex needs, mental health and addiction issues
  • Experience in providing supportive counselling to patients and essential care partners about complex discharge planning

• Strong understanding of community resources and options such as financial, housing and care settings available to support transition
• Knowledge of relevant legislation around discharge planning

• Vacancy Type:
  New/Replacement Vacancy
• Salary:
  Minimum $44.67/hr;
  Maximum $57.90/hr
• Note:
  
  Evening and weekend shifts may be required pending patient care and operational needs

• Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstration of immunity and vaccination status for vaccine‑preventable diseases.

Sinai Health is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, racialised people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416‑586‑4800 ext. 7050, or email Talent Acquisition Acco