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1 week ago
This role as a Social Work Specialist involves providing diverse interventions to clients and their families, enabling them to achieve optimal functioning and health. These interventions include psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, crisis counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning and case management.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement client-centred plans.
- Provide consultation and education on social, structural, emotional, psychological, and cultural factors affecting well-being.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in work placements.
This position requires autonomy and collaboration within the team. The successful candidate will be a licensed professional practicing according to National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures, Policies, and Standards.
About YouWe are seeking a skilled Social Worker with:
- Master of Social Work degree from a recognized university.
- Registration and Membership in the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers.
- Two years clinical experience as a Social Worker.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of human behaviour, including systems theory, family dynamics, group dynamics, and theories of behaviour change. Experience in oncology, grief and loss, advance care planning, end of life, disability, crisis intervention, caregiving, and an in-depth understanding of the continuum of care is preferred.
What We OfferThis is a long assignment full-time position offering 75 hours bi-weekly for approximately 18 months. As a hybrid position, you will work from home with some travel to Yarmouth Regional Hospital required. The compensation package includes $37.31 - $49.05 hourly, as well as benefits such as health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.
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