Healthcare Social Worker Role

2 weeks ago


Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

About Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together.

About the Opportunity

This role is part of the Mental Health and Addictions Intake team and is responsible for facilitating intake for MHA services. This includes the utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation, and information sharing.

About You

We're looking for a qualified individual with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, and 3 years of related experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a healthcare setting. You should have experience working with individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use/gambling concerns, high degree of motivational interviewing skills, and engagement techniques.

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