Professional Mental Health Counselor

1 week ago


Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Role

The Nova Scotia Health organization is seeking a skilled Health Care Social Worker to join its team at the Dartmouth General Hospital.

This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team providing interventions to clients and their families, enabling them to achieve optimal health and functioning.

Main Responsibilities
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, crisis counseling, resource counseling, discharge planning, and case management.
  • Be actively involved in advocacy, education, program planning, consultation, and collaboration on behalf of individuals/groups within the institution and community.
Required Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Social Work from a recognized university.
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the NSCSW.
  • Two years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker preferred.
  • Strong counselling and communication skills.
  • Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice.
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context.
  • Experience providing care in the emergency department an asset.
About Us

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services.

We are committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care, working collaboratively with our patients, families, and communities to promote health and well-being.

Salary and Benefits

$37.31-$49.05 per hour.

Successful candidates may be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



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