OPSEU
Job Title: Social Worker
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: Positive Care Clinic
Program: Medicine
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Whitby
Wage Schedule: $44.670 - $57.900 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600001795
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 16 July 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 23 July 2026.
DUTES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
The Social Worker will be reporting to the Patient Care Manager of the Positive Care Clinic (PCC) and working collaboratively with inter-professional team members and community partners with the responsibility for the provision of social work interventions/services including: psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, crisis/trauma/conflict, individual counselling, education, data collection, and assisting patients and their families in adjusting to the crisis and disruptions of their particular health care needs. The incumbent will be expected to travel and work at multiple sites, including Peterborough PCC, Aid Committee of Durham Region (ACDR), and other outreach settings daily.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Social Work Degree; registration, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
- Counselling Skills and/or certification in CBT, DBT and Trauma;
- Experience working with marginalized populations, navigating ODSP, OW, Trillium and other Medication Coverage.
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with inter-professional teams and community support agencies;
- Experience providing comprehensive transition management/discharge planning while utilizing an excellent knowledge of levels of care, applicable legislation, and community resources;
- Demonstrated ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively within a fast paced environment with a varied caseload;
- Excellent communication skills, orally and written;
- Demonstrated effective leadership and interpersonal skills;
- Experience with program development and evaluation;
- Must have satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; and
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area.
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
