Health Care Social Worker

4 days ago


Sydney, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

About the Opportunity 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. The Health Care Social Worker is a licensed professional who practices in accordance with a set of National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures, Policies and Standards.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited university Current registration and membership in the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers Two years clinical experience as a Registered Social Worker required Strong counselling and communication skills Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context Knowledge of issues related to family violence, sexual abuse, addictions, grief and loss, end of life, disability, crisis intervention, caregiving and continuum of care and intervention skills that come from knowledge of theoretical frameworks/approaches to practice Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively planning, organizing, and supervising Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings Access to reliable transportation Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Minimum two years of clinical experience required. If no applicants demonstrate two years of experience, candidates with less than two years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Developmental scale. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Duration is approximately 12 months Compensation and Benefits Health Care Social Worker (Masters) (HTH): $40.18 - $55.49 hourly Developmental Social Worker (Masters) (HTH): $35.83 - $47.53 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.



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