Health Care Social Worker Position

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a skilled Health Care Social Worker to facilitate intake for Mental Health and Addictions services. This is a provincial program, and the position can be filled at any NSH Intake location in the province.

The successful candidate will be responsible for utilizing appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation, and information sharing. They will also build working relationships, assist with problem solving, and support individuals while they learn to self-navigate the health care system.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required
  • Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required
  • Three years of related experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a health care setting
  • Experience working with individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use/gambling concerns
  • High degree of motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques
  • Experience utilizing screening and triaging tools
  • Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
  • Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs and community development methods
  • Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice & patient and family-centered care
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid an asset, or committing to complete these courses
  • Working knowledge of DSM
  • Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support using appropriate methods when needed
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cultural sensitivity and cultural competency
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

  • Permanent Full-time; 75 hours bi weekly
  • Hours may include some evenings until 8:00pm and holidays 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Various Sites and Community-based Locations throughout Nova Scotia
  • Various Departments Services and Programs

Compensation and Benefits

$33.97 - $44.40 hourly



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