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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1
Site: Toronto Rehab, University Centre
Department:  Specialized Dementia Unit & Virtual Behavioural Medicine
Reports to: Manager Program Services
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 2, 2025

The Specialized Dementia Unit is appropriate for individuals who: Are 65 years or older; Are diagnosed with dementia and have accompanying behavioural challenges; and have psychiatric complications of dementia, including behavioural disturbances such as agitation, aggression, resistance to care, depression and/or delusions.

Virtual Behavioural Medicine is part of the Seniors Mental Health division at UHN and is a partnership with Baycrest hospital.  VBM provides virtual assessment and care for older adults with dementia and behavioural and psychological symptoms within long-term care (LTC), complex continuing care, and acute care settings across the GTA and Ontario.  This service is integrated with our Specialized Dementia Unit, a psychogeriatric unit caring for people with dementia whose behaviours are placing themselves or others at risk. VBM is a multidisciplinary team including nurse practitioners, geriatric psychiatry, social work, and pharmacy.  

Duties

• In the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the primary responsibilities of the SOCIAL WORKER in the for the inpatient Specialized Dementia Unit and Virtual Behavioural Medicine Program.
• The innovative application of social work processes in psychosocial assessment, education, supportive and adjustment counselling with patients and families;
• The application of knowledge of the rehabilitation continuum, philosophy and process environment for patients;
• Conducting assessments independently and as part of an interprofessional team; coordination of care plans and future care planning, including appropriate referral to community agencies and support services;
• Collaboration with the interprofessional team and community-based service providers; providing leadership related to team communication with patients and families;
• Participation in professional, program and hospital-wide program development and meetings;
• Participation in teaching initiatives including student education; involvement in quality management and research initiatives;
• Compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

• Completion of a Master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) or equivalent
• Registration with Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCCSWSSW)
• Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) preferred
• Two years experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting preferred
• Experience working with patients with moderate to advanced dementia
• Knowledge regarding community resources available to the gerontological population
• Excellent interpersonal skills, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience with providing virtual care
• Research experience/education an asset
• Student education/supervision an asset
• Knowledge of policies, legislation, programs and issues related to social welfare and healthcare institutions and services
• Computer literacy preferred

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 plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.