Social Worker, Children's Intenstive Services

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Children's Intensive Services team. This role involves providing clinical interventions to children facing severe behavioral challenges, working closely with families in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment. You will engage in assessments, therapy, and program support while adhering to professional standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families, contributing to a compassionate and inclusive healthcare setting. Join a team that values training, mentorship, and community engagement.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Training and mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required with clinical experience.
• Interdisciplinary team experience in child and adolescent mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical intervention to children ages 6-12 with severe disruptive behavior.
• Participate in assessment, therapy, and case discussions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Case Management

Community Liaison

Evidence-Based Group Interventions

Individual and Family Therapy

Understanding of Child Welfare System

Additional Language Skills

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Registered with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Tools

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver's License

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: 202209

Department/Program: Children's Intensive Services-Day, Mental Health And Addictions

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 18 months x 1 position(s)

Start Date: June 2025

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $40.1798 - $56.0355 /hour

Closing Date: May 05, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talent, celebrate successes, and collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home. We are committed to our values and offer access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We promote an anti-racist environment and are committed to eliminating discrimination. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people, we acknowledge the diverse communities we serve and aim to be a space of equity and belonging. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Children’s Intensive Service (CIS) and under the direction of the Team Leader, the Masters-prepared Social Worker is part of an interdisciplinary team providing clinical intervention to children ages 6-12 with severe disruptive behavior. The role involves working with children and families using a multi-systemic framework based on attachment principles, providing direct, consultative, or supervisory follow-up care. The Social Worker will participate in all care continuum aspects, including assessment, therapy, case discussion, and program support, while adhering to professional standards and client-centered care principles. Teaching and supervision of students and support workers are also expected. Clinical services are provided in homes or community locations, requiring travel, with some inpatient care as needed.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 7.5-hour days, with some evenings and travel within and outside HRM required.

Your Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• Minimum two years post-master’s clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI)
• Experience in individual and family therapy
• Experience delivering evidence-based group interventions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Case management and community liaison experience
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organizational and time management skills
• Understanding of child welfare system and mental health disorders
• Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Additional language skills are an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews or testing. You may request accommodations during assessments. Internal applicants should apply through the internal careers page to be flagged as such.

This position is within the Healthcare bargaining unit. Preference is given to unionized employees. Changing unions or employment status may require clarification of seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements prior to acceptance.

An employment offer is conditional upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.