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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is a leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of services to patients across the province. Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our patients, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for them to receive treatment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Health Care Social Worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a Health Care Social Worker, you will play a critical role in providing psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, crisis counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning and case management to our patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide psychosocial assessments to identify patients' needs and develop individualized care plans
  • Deliver adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, crisis counselling, and resource counselling to patients and their families
  • Develop and implement discharge plans and provide case management to ensure a smooth transition for patients
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to patients
  • Provide consultation and education to patients, families, and healthcare teams on social and emotional issues
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Social Work from a recognized university
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the NSCSW
  • Two (2) years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker preferred
  • BCLS
  • Strong counselling and communication skills
  • Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
  • Knowledge of issues related to family violence, sexual abuse, addictions, grief and loss, end of life, disability, crisis intervention, caregiving and continuum of care and intervention skills that come from knowledge of theoretical frameworks/approaches to practice
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of $49.05
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and life insurance
  • Defined benefit pension plan
How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate Health Care Social Worker looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.