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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Social Worker, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a wide range of clinical services to individuals, including screening, assessment, individual counseling, treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis intervention, group programming, case management/navigation, and consultation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, with a focus on addiction and mental health. You will need to be knowledgeable and highly skilled in the utilization of harm reduction, recovery models, and the psychosocial rehabilitation model (PSR). You will also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships within healthcare and the community.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals and families, and who is committed to working in a team environment. If you are a motivated and experienced Social Worker who is looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About YouWe are looking for a candidate who has:
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW)
- At least two years of post-BSW clinical experience, preferably in addiction and mental health
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and programs, as well as community development methods
- A high degree of proficiency in screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships
- A sound working knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
- Knowledge and experience with brief intervention strategies, solution-focused approaches, motivational interviewing skills, and client engagement strategies
- Knowledge and experience with trauma-informed care approaches
- Knowledge of social determinants of health and social context, and its importance to decision formulation
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural sensitivity and cultural competency
- Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and patient- and family-centered care
- Previous experience working with a significant amount of autonomy, ensuring the plan of care is being fully articulated, and working collaboratively with care teams when adjustments are needed
- Experience in offering supportive brief intervention strategies, focusing on harm reduction and recovery
- A working knowledge of the DSM and experience in utilizing screening and triaging tools
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
This is a permanent full-time position, with 75 hours bi-weekly.
Compensation and BenefitsThe successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of $42.89 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
