Health Care Social Worker B (Bachelors) - Access and Flow

Job summary

The social worker provides collaborative, holistic care as part of an interdisciplinary team, focusing on psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. They conduct assessments, planning, and interventions while helping patients and families navigate community resources.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 224414Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ Inpatient Social WorkType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (75%) x 2 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26About the Opportunity The Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Social Workers are primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and are the focus for the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: • Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers• 2 years' post BSW related clinical experience required• Previous experience working in community-based setting preferred• Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach• Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches including Motivational Interviewing and behavioiur change counselling• Demonstrated experience with group facilitation• Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments• Excellent communication skills• Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle• Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization• Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners• 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, Part-time position; 56.25 hours bi-weekly Approximately 18 months (assignment length subject to change) Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and holidays. Travel to other sites may be required Compensation and Benefits $36.58 - $50.23 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. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

What you’ll do

The social worker provides collaborative, holistic care as part of an interdisciplinary team, focusing on psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. They conduct assessments, planning, and interventions while helping patients and families navigate community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. A minimum of 2 years of post-BSW clinical experience and a valid driver's license are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• community resource navigation · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Social work
• Biopsychosocial assessment
• Motivational interviewing
• Behaviour change counselling
• Group facilitation
• Case management
• Client-centered care
• Family-centered care
• Community resource navigation
• Time management
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Crisis intervention
• Clinical documentation
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Self Organization
• Patient Assistance
• Clinical Experience
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Motivational Interviewing
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Social Work
• Communication
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Holistic Health
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Health Care Worker
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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