Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Community Transitions

the Opportunity; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health service provider in Nova Scotia as a Health Care Social Worker at The Bridge in Dartmouth. In this full-time role, you will deliver critical support and interventions to clients, fostering optimal health and functioning. Ideal candidates will hold a Masters in Social Work and have experience in crisis intervention, behavioral health, and case management, contributing to a trauma-informed environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker with MSW degree.
• Two years clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of human behavior fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of interventions for clients and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and crisis counseling.
• Engage in advocacy and program planning.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Intake Experience

Case Management

Addiction Counseling

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Location : Central Zone Joseph Howe Centre

Department : OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1

Posting Closing Date : 23-Jun-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. Were 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 theres 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 youll 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 Opportunity

Health Care Social Workers provide 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 Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed grounded in harm reduction and culturally safe honoring each guests lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity connection and choice.

About You

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

• Masters 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
• 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 would be an asset
• Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License and access to a reliable automobile
• Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

Please note : consideration may be given to those with a Masters of Social Work education and less than two year experience in a developmental capacity within a different pay scale.

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

Hours

• Permanent Full-time; 75 hours biweekly
• This position is located at The Bridge in Dartmouth

Compensation and Benefits

40.18- $54.14 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.

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.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 40 - 54

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