Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - HI Med/Surg/HH, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
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About the role
Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - HI Med/Surg/HH, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
Req ID: 206287
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
Posting Closing Date: 27‑Aug‑25
About the Opportunity
The Health Care Social Worker reports to the Program Manager and as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team, 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.
This position works within the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department.
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 required
- Knowledge of Trauma‑informed practice an asset
- Strong counselling and communication skills
- Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
- Knowledge of abortion care and options counselling an asset
- 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
- Part Time Long Assignment; 60 hours bi‑weekly
- Approximate End Date Feb 27, 2027; Dates are subject to change
- Shifts are 8 hours over a 7 day per week schedule, including weekend & holidays.
Compensation and Benefits
$40.18 - $54.14 Hourly
Developmental (less than 2 yrs experience) $35.83 - $46.37
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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)
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.
Job Segment: Social Worker, Emergency Medicine, Medical, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Service, Healthcare
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - HI Med/Surg/HH, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
Top Benefits
About the role
Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - HI Med/Surg/HH, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
Req ID: 206287
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
Posting Closing Date: 27‑Aug‑25
About the Opportunity
The Health Care Social Worker reports to the Program Manager and as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team, 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.
This position works within the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department.
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 required
- Knowledge of Trauma‑informed practice an asset
- Strong counselling and communication skills
- Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
- Knowledge of abortion care and options counselling an asset
- 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
- Part Time Long Assignment; 60 hours bi‑weekly
- Approximate End Date Feb 27, 2027; Dates are subject to change
- Shifts are 8 hours over a 7 day per week schedule, including weekend & holidays.
Compensation and Benefits
$40.18 - $54.14 Hourly
Developmental (less than 2 yrs experience) $35.83 - $46.37
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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)
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.
Job Segment: Social Worker, Emergency Medicine, Medical, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Service, Healthcare
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations