Health Care Social Worker (BSW) - Access and Flow

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

Job summary

A major health services provider in Nova Scotia is looking for a Health Care Social Worker to deliver collaborative care within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Social Work, relevant clinical experience, and excellent communication skills. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay ranging from $36.58 to $47.35 per hour are offered. This full-time position requires flexibility and may include travel to various sites.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of diagnostic manual of mental disorders.
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment approaches for mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative, holistic care.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Engage with patients and assess their strengths.

Skills

Client-/family-centered approach

Excellent communication skills

Group facilitation

Knowledge of community resources

Time management

Competencies in French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Job description

Overview

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered across Atlantic Canada. We operate hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs across the province, delivering inpatient and outpatient services including primary health care, mental health and addictions, and continuing care. Join a diverse team of professionals focused on excellence in health, healing, and learning.

Posting details: Req ID 210702 | Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital | Department: OPEZ Social Work CBR | Type of Employment: Casual, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 | Union: Healthcare UNIFOR

Posting Closing Date: 7-Oct-25

Visit www.novascotia.com to learn more about living and working in Nova Scotia.

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, 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 required
• Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• Previous experience working 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 (e.g., 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
• Effective time management and disciplined self-organization
• Ability to collaborate with community partners
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than two (2) years may be considered for the selection process and will be placed on the Healthcare Social Worker A (Developmental) scale if offered employment.

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

Hours

• Full-time, long assignment position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Travel to other sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

$36.58 - $47.35 per hour. Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance, 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. Applicants should review seniority hours in their SuccessFactors profile. If changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourages qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.