Who We Are
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.
Posting Period
Open: August 11 2026
Deadline: August 17 2026
Non-Union
Department Name
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care Program- Inpatient
The Social Service Worker is an integral member of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health inpatient interdisciplinary team. The role supports children, youth, and families through psychosocial assessment, practical and emotional support, discharge planning, service navigation, and coordination with internal and external partners. The role exists to help identify discharge needs early, reduce barriers to safe and timely transition from hospital to community, and improve continuity of care for patients with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.
The Social Service Worker facilitates connections with community organizations, schools, child welfare, developmental services, respite, mental health agencies, and other resources required to support a sustainable discharge plan.
Rate of Pay: $29.01 per hour - $36.25 per hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Qualifications
- Completion of a 2 Year Social Services Worker Diploma required
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Minimum six (6) months recent clinical experience in social services or hospital setting
- 1-3 years experience working with children, youth, and families in mental health, hospital, child welfare, developmental services, school or community agency settings preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the health care consent act and substitute decisions act
- Current knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the health care consent act and substitute decisions act
- Knowledge of social service assessment, discharge planning, community navigation and referral processes preferred
- Experience coordinating complex discharges and working with high-risk youth and families preferred
- Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health systems, school board supports, CAS processes, respite and caregiver support pathways, youth-serving agencies, crisis services, trauma-informed and family-centred care preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic health records
- Possesses strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Possesses strong presentation, interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed inthe jobposting. Although LHSC has discretion indeterminingwhether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Posting: New Vacancy
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC?s Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visitHealth Review Requirements | LHSC.
Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSCCentre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals.LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a placewherethey can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately2,900Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or[email protected].
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit,we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their workor studypermits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.