Health Care Social Worker (Masters)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Health Care Social Worker to deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, resource coordination, and discharge planning. You will work within the OPCZ Med/Surg Social Work team, collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues to support clients and families to achieve optimal functioning.

The role requires an MSW, NSCSW registration eligibility, and at least two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a recognized university.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the NSCSW.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker required.
• Strong counselling and communication skill.
• Knowledge of human behaviour, systems theory, family dynamics, and behaviour change.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, crisis counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning and case management.
• Advocate, educate, plan programs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in placements and provide consultation.
• Practice according to NS/Provincial standards and Department procedures.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Autonomous practice

Crisis intervention

French language

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Req ID: 227622
Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Social Work
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26

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. The Job Fact Sheet describes a range of practice. It incorporates entry level practitioners to those with advanced levels of practice. This range is associated with the education level, years of experience and professional development of workers within the department.

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 (2) years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker required
• Strong counselling and communication skill
• 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 (2) years of 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 (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 biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$40.18 - $55.49 Hourly
Developmental (less than 2yrs experience) - $35.83 - $38.79 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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