Health Care Social Worker Lead Role in Nova Scotia

3 weeks ago

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

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a dynamic and experienced Health Care Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team. As a key member of our team, you will provide collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Your primary concern will be the relationships between people and their environments, integral to psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and will be the focus for the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will build upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. Two years of post BSW-related clinical experience are required. Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and previous experience working in adult community mental health are preferred.

The ideal candidate will have 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, and experience with group facilitation. The ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments and excellent communication skills are essential. Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset, as would the ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care to our patients and clients. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

About You
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
  • Two (2) years post BSW-related clinical experience required
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health preferred
  • 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
  • Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
  • Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
Hours
  • Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and holidays.
  • Travel to other sites may be required.
Compensation

$33.96 - $42.89 Hourly

The successful candidate may be eligible for a benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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