Social Worker - Outpatient Programs; Movement Disorders Clinic

Job Details

• Union: Non-Union
• Number of vacancies: 1
• New or Replacement Position: New
• Site: Toronto Western Hospital
• Department: Movement Disorders Clinic
• Reports to: Manager KBI Ambulatory Clinics
• Salary Range: $43.47 to $54.34 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts: Weekdays 9‑5
• Status: Temporary full‑time one‑year contract (possibility to convert into permanent full‑time)
• Closing Date: June 24, 2026

The Social Worker in the Movement Disorders Clinic provides clinic‑based, time‑limited psychosocial support and system navigation for outpatients whose movement disorder creates barriers to accessing, participating in, or sustaining care. Working collaboratively with patients, care partners, physicians, and the interprofessional team, the role focuses on assessment, supportive counselling, education, and coordination with health and community services to address disease‑related psychosocial, financial, logistical, and care‑planning needs.

The position emphasizes consultative intervention, clear role boundaries, and timely connection to appropriate ongoing community and system supports rather than longitudinal case management.

• Conduct focused psychosocial assessments to identify movement disorder‑related barriers affecting access to care, treatment adherence, safety, coping, and participation in clinic follow‑up.
• Provide time‑limited supportive counselling, education, and problem‑solving for patients and care partners adjusting to diagnosis, disease progression, and changes in functioning.
• Assist patients and families with navigation of health, community, financial, and disability support systems, including access to benefits, transportation resources, and community‑based services.
• Support early care planning and system readiness for patients with complex needs, including those with atypical parkinsonism, cognitive or functional decline, limited informal supports, or increasing caregiver burden.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding community care pathways, long‑term care processes, and the roles of external care coordination services, while maintaining appropriate boundaries regarding service ownership.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to clarify psychosocial concerns, contribute to care planning, and facilitate communication with relevant internal and external providers and agencies.
• Facilitate family or team discussions when psychosocial, system, or care‑planning issues are affecting the patient’s ability to remain engaged in care.
• Document assessments, interventions, referrals, and recommendations, and arrange brief follow‑up when required to complete a defined consultative intervention.
• Provide clinical teaching to learners and colleagues, and participate in quality improvement, program development, and other relevant clinic initiatives as appropriate.

• 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 of experience working with an inter‑professional team in a hospital setting (preferred).
• Experience in outpatient or ambulatory care, neurology, rehabilitation, or complex chronic disease populations (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 issues related to social welfare institutions and services.
• Knowledge of a second language an asset.

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization and a 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 such as travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, and on‑site gyms.

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.