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Health Care Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Req ID: 195018
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Operational Stress Injury Clinic
Department: MHA CZ Operational Stress Injury Clinic
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Mar-25
Nova 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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the OpportunityThe OSI Clinic provides specialized mental health assessment and treatment to clients and their families referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC),Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Department of National Defense (DND), who are experiencing work-related psychological stress and trauma (e.g. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and other anxiety disorders; Depression; Chronic Pain, etc.). The services of the OSI Clinic are provided by an interdisciplinary team consisting of a psychiatrist, occupational therapist, psychologists, nurse clinicians and a social worker. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the social worker delivers mental health treatment services to Veterans and their families.
The OSI Health Care Social Worker will also be required to:
• Maintain OSI-specific work load measurement outcome monitoring and data collection (e.g. RAI) as required
• Provide education with various OSI stakeholders e.g. VAC District offices
• Maintain contact with the referring VAC case managers, RCMP, and DND in the development of the treatment plans and referrals
• Utilize OSI supported telehealth services mental health and other distance technologies in the provision of services in outlying communities
• Work with the Canadian network of OSI clinics, and follow the leadership of the Operational Stress Injury National Network
• Design and provide program evaluation and satisfaction surveys within OSI clinic guidelines
• Contribute to research as a part of the national OSI clinic network
• In addition to guidelines and policies of the NSHA, work in a manner that is in compliance with VAC standards for OSI clinics
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 Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• A minimum of two years related clinical experience required
• Training in evidence-based therapies for PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders and knowledge of substance misuse required (PE, CPT, EMDR, CBT, BA, MBSR) an asset
• Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary service delivery model is mandatory
• Experience providing evidence-based trauma focused therapy if preferred
• Experience with assessment of police, veterans and/or Canadian forces members with operational stress injuries including anxiety, mood, and substance use is an asset
• Experience working with families and couples is required
• Experience in group work is required
• Experience providing mental health services on an on-going outpatient basis is preferred
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of military/police services personnel who are experiencing service related mental health problems
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices
• Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relations
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work
• Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members
• Provide services in local and satellite locations
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to work variable hours and evenings
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment they will be placed on the Health Care Social Worker (Masters) Developmental scale.
Hours- Full Time Long Assignment; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- Approximately 18 month term
- Dates are subject to change
$ $54.14 hourly
Developmental (less than 2 years' experience) $ $46.37 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)
Once You've Applied
Thank 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.
