Health Care Social Worker b

2 weeks ago

Antigonish County, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a Health Care Social Worker to provide collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum, focusing on the relationships between people and their environments.

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. Our team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities to quaint towns. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in the Atlantic lifestyle.

About the Opportunity

The Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Social Workers focus on the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

About You
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
  • Two (2) years post BSW related clinical experience required
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
  • Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches for use with people with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
  • Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
  • Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours and Compensation

Permanent, Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

$33.96 - $42.89 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What We Offer

We are committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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