Health Care Social Worker Bsw

2 months ago

Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

**Job Title: Health Care Social Worker B (BSW) - Primary Health Care**

**Req ID: 181244**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre**
**Department: PHC NZ STRAT-TURNKEY EXPANSION Cumberlnd**
**Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)**
**Status: CUPE** **Healthcare Position**
**Posting Closing Date: 25-Oct-24**

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 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 are primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and are the focus for the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

Some travel will be required for this position.

**About You**

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
- 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. 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
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- 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

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

**Hours**
- Permanent Full -time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts may include evenings, weekend and holidays

**Compensation and Incentives**

$33.96 - $42.89 Hourly

**Once You've Applied**

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.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $33.96-$42.89 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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