Social Worker, Shared Care Clinic

Social Worker, Shared Care Clinic Company: IWK Health Location: Halifax Department/Program: Shared Care Clinic, Mental Health And Addictions Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) Start Date: January 2026 Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit Compensation: $40.1798 – $57.4364 per hour Closing Date: January 07, 2026 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Community Mental Health and Addictions (CMHA), the masters prepared Social Worker will provide services to clients referred through the Community Mental Health and Addictions clinics and their Shared Care partner organization North End Community Health Center. The Social Worker will work as part of an interprofessional team within the Community Mental Health and Addictions Service which consists of Psychologists, Social Workers, Recreation Therapists, Occupational Therapists, In Home Support Youth Care Workers, Nurses, Navigators and Psychiatrists. The Social Worker will work with children, youth and families, utilizing the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) to deliver care to children and youth up to 19 years of age in an ambulatory community setting. Responsibilities include clinical work with children, youth and their families, with an emphasis on individual and family therapy, as well as delivery of evidence-based group interventions. Teaching and clinical supervision of students, capacity building initiatives, clinical consultation and supervision of in-home support workers are responsibilities in the MSW role. Hours of Work Monday – Friday; 8:30-4:30 (37.5 hours per week). Some evening work and flexibility may be required. Your Qualifications Masters Degree in Social Work required. Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required. Minimum two (2) years post masters clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health services required. Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Certification required (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment) is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the last 12 months required (or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge certificate required). A demonstrated commitment to family‑centred care required. Demonstrated experience in individual/family therapy required. Demonstrated experience in delivery of evidence based group interventions required. Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of community based services and organizations. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidates must have a valid Nova Scotia Drivers License, regular use of a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance. Competencies in other languages an asset. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. Commitment to Equity and Inclusion Promoting an anti‑racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We welcome all interested persons who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels. Additional Information Get notified about new Social Care Worker jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr