Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health seeks a Healthcare Social Worker in the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department to deliver psychosocial assessments, crisis support, and discharge planning within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The role requires autonomous practice and supervision of students.

Applicants must hold an MSW, be or be eligible for NSCSW registration, and have two years of clinical social work experience. This part-time casual position focuses on patient care in a high-demand setting.

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.
• Strong counselling and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of human behaviour, systems theory and family dynamics.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, adjustment therapy, and supportive therapy.
• Offer crisis counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning.
• Operate within interdisciplinary teams and autonomous practice.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in placements.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Social work theory knowledge

French preferred

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Social Work

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (80%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 28-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Heart Health department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio, the Healthcare Social Worker 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.

This position works within the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department.

About You

• 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 skills This position works within the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department
• 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.

Hours

• Short assignment part-time position; 60 hours biweekly
• Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

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