Social Worker -M 3D Palliative Care (Full Time)

Description

Position:Social Worker

Department:3D Palliative Care

Posting ID:7848

Role Level:Allied Health (AH10.6) - $47.05 to $60.98

Status:Full Time

Site:Mississauga Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts:Days (8 Hour Shifts) may include weekends

Posted: July 9, 2026

Internal Deadline:July 16, 2026

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

Job Description:

The Inpatient Palliative Care Unit at Trillium Health Partners (THP), located at the Mississauga Hospital (MH) site, consists of 16 beds dedicated to providing specialized palliative and end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Working in close collaboration with palliative care physicians and an interprofessional team, the Social Worker is a highly skilled, adaptable clinician with strong critical thinking and communication abilities. In this role, you will provide patient- and family-centred care focused on optimizing comfort, function, and quality of life. Care delivery emphasizes symptom management, maintenance of mobility and dignity, and support for patients and families navigating complex and sensitive stages of illness.

Recognizing the unique needs of this population, care is guided by patient preferences, functional tolerance, and evolving goals of care. Family involvement and education are integral components of care delivery.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the ideal candidate is committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care in a dynamic and emotionally complex environment. This role offers the opportunity to practice with empathy, clinical excellence, and professionalism while supporting patients and families through end-of-life care and decision-making.

Key Qualifications:

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Masters of Social Work degree with experience in individual, couple, group and family counselling, case management and community resources.

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Membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

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Candidates with recent clinical experience, knowledge, education, or certification in palliative care preferred

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Understanding and experience working in a community and an outpatient support.

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Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

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Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

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Interest/experience in the integration of social work care, research and education.

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Reliable and flexible individual to work as a member of an interprofessional team.

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Experience in providing education to patients and families in individual and group settings

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Experience with end of life care is preferred

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Satisfactory performance and attendance.

Key Responsibilities:

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Comprehensive psychosocial assessment and focused consultations

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Assessing the psychosocial needs; develop and formulate goal oriented social work treatment plan and interventions including discharge planning and arrangements, provide patient/family education and support to address psychosocial, emotional and financial needs.

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Short term interventions and/or referral and linkage consultation with relevant providers or agencies.

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Ongoing case management within the mandate of the team.

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Telephone support and counselling.

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Consultation, advocacy and education of clients/families to meet the complex needs of patients and families.

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Responsible and accountable for decisions and actions in the provision and management of patient care within the scope of practice of social work as defined by OCSWSSW as a collaborative member of the interprofessional team.

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Participates as a member on relevant internal and external committees and professional groups.

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Collaborates with other members of the interprofessional team to effectively plan services.

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Contributes to the development of team rounds, clinical conferences, and team meetings.

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Provides education to students and health professionals.

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Participates in quality management, evaluation and improvement initiatives within social work and teams, programs and/or services.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

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We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.