Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Simpson Landing - Mental Health & Addictions

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Health Care Social Worker for a permanent full-time position. This role involves providing psychosocial assessments, crisis counselling, and advocacy for clients within a rehabilitation setting. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work, be registered with the NSCSW, and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Possibility of flexible hours

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the NSCSW.
• 2 years related clinical experience required with mental health clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and supportive therapy.
• Advocate for clients and families within the institution.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in work placements.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis counselling

Excellent communication skills

Group development/facilitation

Trauma Informed Care

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Current registration with NSCSW

Job description

Req ID: 214507
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Rehab Social Work
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU: Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Jan-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re 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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Simpson Landing is part of Recovery and Integration (R & I), Nova Scotia Health, Mental Health & Addictions. R & I offers an integrated network of opportunities for people living with mental illness and experiencing significant functional challenges to participate and receive needed support for successful community living. A range of clinical and rehabilitative opportunities are offered. Simpson Landing is a 24/7 setting where services are guided by Recovery–oriented approach, with an emphasis on Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

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.

This role requires 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.

About You

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

• Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Current registration with the NSCSW
• 2 years related clinical experience required - working with individuals living with mental illness and substance use challenges
• Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family
• Demonstrated experience integrating various psychotherapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing in both individual and group work
• Advanced psychotherapy skills; including brief therapies
• Demonstrated experience integrating Trauma Informed Care in practice
• Demonstrated experience in group development/facilitation and providing group treatment
• Ability to complete mental health assessments using DSM formulations.
• Excellent communication skills
• Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
• Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners
• Competencies in other languages 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 / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$40.17 - $55.49 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, 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.