Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Social Worker to support our Reactivation Care Centre team as part of our Allied Health- Social Work department.
At Sinai Health’s Reactivation Care Centre, an extension of Mount Sinai Hospital, every day brings new opportunities to expand your expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients working towards recovery, independence and better quality of life. We use cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to support patients on their journey to recovery. With an emphasis on individualized care plans and a supportive team environment, you'll develop a comprehensive skill set and observe remarkable patient transformations.
About this team:
Our specialized 16 bed inpatient reactivation program is located on the beautiful and quaint UHN-RCC campus. The Sinai Health RCC program is designed for individuals who present with decreased mobility, independence and/or function as a result of an acute illness or surgery. We focus on patients with potential for functional improvement, providing tailored care plans and utilizing state-of-the-art tools to support their recovery journey. Depending on the reactivation goals patients typically experience an average length of stay of 30 to 60 days. You will collaborate with a high performing multi-disciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, OT, PT, SW, and SLP to provide high quality and safe patient care.
In this role you will:
- Provide a range of social work services including assessment, crisis intervention, counselling; comprehensive discharge planning with individuals and families.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide interventions based on a variety of issues such as aging and dementia, homelessness, addictions, child protection, grief counselling, mental health and domestic violence
- Link with community agencies to ensure coordination of appropriate services for patients.
