Health Care Social Worker b

3 weeks ago


Digby, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Job Title: Health Care Social Worker

Nova Scotia Health is a leading provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning. We're seeking a skilled Health Care Social Worker to join our team.

About the Opportunity

The Health Care Social Worker is a key member of our interdisciplinary health care team, providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for building relationships with patients and their families, assessing their needs, and developing plans to address their psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

About You

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
  • Registration: Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
  • Experience: Two (2) years post BSW related clinical experience required
  • Skills:
    • Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
    • 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
    • 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

What We Offer

  • Compensation: $42.89 Hourly
  • Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan
  • Hours: Short assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly, with shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays

How to Proceed

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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