Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
**Parking is free at East Coast Forensic Hospital
Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of patient care on the inpatient Rehabilitation Unit as well as the coordination of case conferences, family meetings, individual and family therapy, discharge planning, and communication (both written and verbal) to the Criminal Code Review Board. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker will participate in the planning, development, provision and evaluation of inpatient forensic patient services and will participate in the implementation of recovery focused approach on the inpatient unit. The Social Worker will also participate in the delivery of education, prevention and health promotion programs, integrating it into clinical practice. The Social Worker will assist clients with problem solving and navigation of social, emotional, environmental, financial and legal challenges.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited university.
- Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW) and in good standing
- Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting, providing independent assessment and treatment of adult mental health disorders required
- Knowledge of the Criminal Code Review Board or the justice system is considered an asset
- Competence in assessment and intervention (individual, family, and group)
- Knowledge of acute and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders
- Knowledge and competence in evidenced based interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and brief solution‑focused therapy
- Evidence of knowledge and ability to complete mental health assessments, psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and evidence‑based treatment
- Familiarity with the DSM‑V
- Understanding of substance use and dependency.
- Knowledge of standards and code of ethics that guide the profession.
- Knowledge of and ability to link clients and families to community resources
- Demonstrated accountability, judgment, and decision‑making skills
- Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships and advocate for clients
- Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
- 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
- Long Assignment, Full‑Time / 75 Hours Bi‑Weekly
- September 2025 to June 2026, approximately 10 months
Compensation and Benefits
$40.18 - $54.14 Hourly
(Developmental) - $35.83 - $46.37 Hourly
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 and 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, Rehabilitation, Medical, Counseling, Patient Care, 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) - East Coast Forensic Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
**Parking is free at East Coast Forensic Hospital
Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of patient care on the inpatient Rehabilitation Unit as well as the coordination of case conferences, family meetings, individual and family therapy, discharge planning, and communication (both written and verbal) to the Criminal Code Review Board. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker will participate in the planning, development, provision and evaluation of inpatient forensic patient services and will participate in the implementation of recovery focused approach on the inpatient unit. The Social Worker will also participate in the delivery of education, prevention and health promotion programs, integrating it into clinical practice. The Social Worker will assist clients with problem solving and navigation of social, emotional, environmental, financial and legal challenges.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited university.
- Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW) and in good standing
- Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting, providing independent assessment and treatment of adult mental health disorders required
- Knowledge of the Criminal Code Review Board or the justice system is considered an asset
- Competence in assessment and intervention (individual, family, and group)
- Knowledge of acute and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders
- Knowledge and competence in evidenced based interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and brief solution‑focused therapy
- Evidence of knowledge and ability to complete mental health assessments, psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and evidence‑based treatment
- Familiarity with the DSM‑V
- Understanding of substance use and dependency.
- Knowledge of standards and code of ethics that guide the profession.
- Knowledge of and ability to link clients and families to community resources
- Demonstrated accountability, judgment, and decision‑making skills
- Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships and advocate for clients
- Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
- 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
- Long Assignment, Full‑Time / 75 Hours Bi‑Weekly
- September 2025 to June 2026, approximately 10 months
Compensation and Benefits
$40.18 - $54.14 Hourly
(Developmental) - $35.83 - $46.37 Hourly
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 and 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, Rehabilitation, Medical, Counseling, Patient Care, 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