Health Care Social Worker

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.​Req ID: 214507Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital  Department: MHA CZ Rehab Social WorkType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 12-Jan-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunitySimpson Landing is part of Recovery and Integration (R & I), Nova Scotia Health, Mental Health & Addictions. R & I offers an integrated network of opportunities for people living with mental illness and experiencing significant functional challenges to participate and receive needed support for successful community living. A range of clinical and rehabilitative opportunities are offered. Simpson Landing is a 24/7 setting where services  are guided by Recovery–oriented approach, with an emphasis on Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Health Care Social Workers provide a diverse range of interventions to clients and their families, enabling them to achieve their optimal level of functioning and health. These interventions include: psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, crisis counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning and case management. Health Care Social Workers are actively involved in advocacy, education, program planning, consultation and collaboration on behalf of individuals/groups within the institution and community. The role is multifaceted and dynamic, requiring each Social Worker to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. This role requires a licensed professional who practices in accordance with a set of National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures, Policies and Standards. The Health Care Social Worker is responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate students in work placements. The Health Care Social Worker provides consultation based upon an advanced level of education (MSW) which includes an integrated knowledge of the social, structural, emotional, psychological and cultural factors that affect well-being. About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following: Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized universityCurrent registration with the NSCSW2 years related clinical experience required - working with individuals living with mental illness and substance use challengesKnowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and familyDemonstrated experience integrating various psychotherapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing in both individual and group workAdvanced psychotherapy skills; including brief therapiesDemonstrated experience integrating Trauma Informed Care in practiceDemonstrated experience in group development/facilitation and providing group treatmentAbility to complete mental health assessments using DSM formulations.Excellent communication skillsAwareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an assetValid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicleAbility to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organizationDemonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partnersCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly Compensation and Benefits$40.17 - $55.49 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.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.