Healthcare Social Worker (Masters) - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health in Halifax seeks a Healthcare Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team within the Acquired Brain Injury program. You will perform psychosocial assessments, planning, and crisis intervention to support clients and families toward optimal functioning.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, NSCSW registration or eligibility, and strong counselling and communication skills. Autonomy with team collaboration is essential, with a focus on continuum of care across

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 preferred.
• Strong counselling and communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and adjustment/supportive therapy.
• Crisis counseling and resource counseling.
• Discharge planning and case management.
• Advocacy, education, program planning, consultation and collaboration.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

French (preferred)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

NSCSW registration eligibility

Job description

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Req ID: 226268
Location: CentralZone,Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ ABI Social Work
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Acquired Brain Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, 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 counseling, resource counseling, discharge planning and case management. The Health Care Social Worker is 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 the Health Care Social Worker to work autonomously as well as collaboratively.

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 preferred
• Strong counselling and communication skills
• 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 18 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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