Healthcare Social Worker

4 days ago

Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

About the Opportunity The Health Care Social Worker reports to the Program Manager and provides 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. 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 You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Master’s degree in social work from a recognized university Registered or eligible for registration with the NSCSW Two years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker required Strong counselling and communication skills This position works within the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department Knowledge of the fundamentals of human behaviour including systems theory, family dynamics, group dynamics and theories of behaviour change Awareness of local community resources and agencies an asset 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 Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Minimum two years of experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Health Care Social Worker (Developmental) scale. Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Long Assignment Full-Time; 75 hours bi-weekly Approximately 10 month term; Dates are subject to change Compensation and Benefits $40.18 - $55.49  Hourly Developmental (less than 2yrs Experience) $35.83 - 38.79  Hourly

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