Pediatric Rehab Social Worker, MSW

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Social Worker for the Rehabilitation portfolio to support children and families across inpatient and ambulatory clinics. You’ll triage needs, provide psychosocial assessment, and deliver individual/family therapy within an interprofessional team.

This role requires a Master’s in Social Work, NSCSW eligibility, and pediatric experience. Hours are 8:30–4:30, Monday–Friday, with 100% FTE in a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Current license/registration or eligibility for NSCSW.
• Minimum two years of clinical pediatric social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and individual/family therapy.
• Triage needs, prioritize workload and coordinate with interprofessional teams.
• Advocate for families and connect them with services in health centre and community.
• Engage in service development, care planning and case management as needed.

Skills

Pediatric social work

Clinical assessment

Family-centred care

Interprofessional teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Social Worker for the Rehabilitation portfolio to support children and families across inpatient and ambulatory clinics. You’ll triage needs, provide psychosocial assessment, and deliver individual/family therapy within an interprofessional team.

This role requires a Master’s in Social Work, NSCSW eligibility, and pediatric experience. Hours are 8:30–4:30, Monday–Friday, with 100% FTE in a permanent position.