Health Care Social Worker B (BSW) - Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Health Care Social Worker to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing collaborative, holistic care to support clients' psychosocial wellbeing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, current registration, and two years of related clinical experience. The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive hourly wages ranging from $36.58 to $47.35.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders required.
• Previous experience in adult community mental health preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative, holistic care as part of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Focus on relationships between people and their environments.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Two years post BSW related clinical experience

Client-/family-centered approach

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of local community resources

Time management

Bilingual competencies (French preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

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Req ID: 205778
Location: Western Zone, Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre
Department: PHC WZ AK FP Collaborative Practice EKM
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team 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 province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone, from vibrant cities with nightlife to quaint towns with trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have time to explore and participate in the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Social Workers focus on the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and guide engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Social Workers build on patients’/clients’ strengths by focusing on coping strategies, problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• 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
• Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• Previous experience in adult community mental health preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment approaches for severe and persistent mental illness, such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing
• Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
• Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
• Excellent communication skills
• Awareness of local community resources and agencies is an asset
• Time management and disciplined self-organization
• Ability to collaborate with community partners
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts include days, with occasional evenings and weekends
• Travel to various sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

$36.58 - $47.35 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 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, should seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement 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.