Health Care Social Worker b

4 weeks ago

Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Healthcare Social Worker Needed 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. We're seeking a skilled Healthcare Social Worker to join our team.

About the Opportunity

The Healthcare Social Worker will be a member of the interdisciplinary health care team, providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Social Workers are primarily concerned with 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
  • 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, such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing
  • 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 position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and holidays
  • Travel to other sites may be required
  • $33.96 - $42.89 Hourly
Benefits and Incentives

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.

About Nova Scotia Health

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. We're a diverse team of professionals providing a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services.

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