Health Care Social Worker B (BSW) - Social Services

Job summary

The Health Care Social Worker provides collaborative, holistic care within an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients. They perform engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to support patients and families in navigating community resources.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 227760Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre Department: OPNZ Social Services CRHCCType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 22-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 Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments Excellent communication skills Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies Travel to other sites may be required and must have access to a reliable vehicle 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 Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $36.58 - $48.53 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 Health Care Social Worker provides collaborative, holistic care within an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being of patients. They perform engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to support patients and families in navigating community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. A minimum of 2 years of post-BSW clinical experience is required, along with access to a reliable vehicle for travel.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Social work
• Biopsychosocial assessment
• Clinical practice
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Community resource navigation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Patient advocacy
• Family-centered care
• Psychosocial support
• Patient Assistance
• Clinical Experience
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Planning
• Social Work
• Communication
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Holistic Health
• Innovation
• Problem Solving

Job areas

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

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