Healthcare Social Work Specialist

4 days ago


Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Health Care Social Worker is a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing collaborative and holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. As a social worker, you will be primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Our social workers focus on the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, building upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled social worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university, current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, and two years of post-BSW related clinical experience.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, previous experience working in adult community mental health, and demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach.

  • Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches for use with people with severe and persistent mental illness, such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Demonstrated experience with group facilitation, ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments, and excellent communication skills.
  • Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset, as well as ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization.
Compensation and Benefits

This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary of $33.96 - $42.89 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate social worker who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients. If you have a strong desire to work in a collaborative environment and make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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