Health Care Social Worker B(Bsw)

3 weeks ago


Middleton, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Req ID: 141675**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital**
**Department: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMH**
**Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)**
**Status: CUPE** **Healthcare Position**
**Posting Closing Date: 24-Feb-23**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate 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. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
The Social Worker reports to the Manager of Transitional Care Unit and works with other social work staff, the Interdisciplinary team, and management to plan, deliver, and evaluate a comprehensive social work service, available to in-patient, out-patient and ambulatory care clients, as well as to individuals who refer themselves or are referred from the community. The social worker is governed by the Social Work Act, The Social Worker’s Code of Ethics, and relevant legislation and works collaboratively with other agencies.

The duties of the Social Worker will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health Authority.

**About You**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited and approved School of Social Work/University Program.
- License to practice from the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
- At least two (2) years of clinical experience; experience in a health care setting is preferable
- Good communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Extensive knowledge of community resources and maintenance of good working relationships with community partners
- Strong assessment and interviewing skills
- Ability to formulate, carry out and modify effective treatment plans
- Personal maturity, sound judgment and the ability to respond professionally and effectively in emotionally charged situations
- Masters of Social Work Degree an asset
- Demonstrated good record of work attendance
- Travel may be required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Permanent Full Time - 75 hours bi-weekly

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$34.99 - $45.99 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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