Social Worker MSW - Special Immunology Services at Hamilton Health Sciences

The Special Immunology Services (SIS) Clinic provides tertiary care for outpatients with HIV/AIDS. A multidisciplinary team provides culturally relevant and respectful healthcare and medical and social services for clients with HIV. Responsibilities include: completion of psychosocial assessments, education and support, case management, community advocacy, referrals to community agencies and consultant liaison with acute inpatient units. 

A Social Worker in the Special Immunology Services (SIS) Clinic provides evidence-based support for patients infected with HIV and those co-infected with Hepatitis C. Through in depth psychosocial assessment, which includes the collaboration of the multidisciplinary team, the social worker will identify patient strengths and supports, and will counsel and implement plans for intervention for the patient living chronically with HIV. The Social Worker provides education related to HIV, sexuality and resources in the community. In some cases, the Social Worker will be aware of evidence-based practice in the field of HIV and co-infected Hepatitis C and will integrate research and practice. 

Monday to Friday; days. 

This position is temporary until April 2026.

1. Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited University
2. Current Certificate of Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
3. Minimum 3-5 years recent clinical experience providing support and individual, marital, family and group counseling to individuals with HIV and/or Hep C
4. Demonstrated skills in the performance of a therapeutic role including strong assessment skills, psychosocial intervention, counseling, case management, and advocacy skills
5. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in suicidal risk assessment and crisis intervention
6. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Consent to Treatment Act, Privacy Legislation, and Health Protection and Promotion Act
7. Willingness to work with a growing program and actively evaluate and provide feedback to the program as a whole
8. Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team in a fast paced, changing environment
9. Strong skill set in mental health, behavior modification, substance abuse, women's health issues, cultural diversity, immigration, working with and supporting the homeless/outreach work/sex trade workers, HIV and or Hep C
10. Proven ability to organize, problem-solve effectively, and deal with complex individual/family situations that can escalate quickly
11. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and teamwork
12. Demonstrated ability to provide education to clients, health care providers, students and the community, to inform and encourage healthy lifestyle changes, to assist in demystifying AIDS and supporting clients when dealing with issues of stigma in relation to HIV and AIDS
13. Demonstrated interest in teaching social work students at the graduate and undergraduate level
14. Strong connections with a wide variety of community organizations is considered a definite asset 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: 

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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