Social Work Mental Health System Navigator

Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department:  SCOPE Program Reports to:  Executive Director Salary Range:  $44.45 to $55.57 Hours: 37.5 Shifts: Days Status: Temporary Full-Time Closing Date: November 13, 2026 Position Summary  In the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the primary responsibilities of the SOCIAL WORKER include: • 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 multi-disciplinary 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' psycho-social functioning and health care Job Summary This position, specializing in practice as a Social Work Mental Health System Navigator working within the recovery and guided self-help models of care, will support community-based Primary Care Practitioners and work closely with consulting psychiatrists at Woman's College Hospital. The role will be of interest to a Social Worker with mental health experience. The role requires diverse skills including: • Systems navigation • Telephone and virtual clinical consultation • The ability to triage for acuity, diagnosis and treatment recommendations • Assessment for acute/crisis needs and knowledge of guided self-help either as the treatment of choice or as a bridge to more appropriate treatment As a member of the SCOPE interprofessional team, the individual will contribute to the development and review of integrated primary care, including the provision of appropriate data and model development. • Completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or equivalent required • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required • Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred • Two (2-3) years' experience working with an interprofessional team in an acute care setting preferred • Strong knowledge of mental health resources and previous mental health experience • Ability to work independently but seek consultation when needed • 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, programs and issues related to social welfare institutions and services • Computer literacy preferred Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at 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 p