Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit

Job summary

The Health Care Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis counselling, and case management to clients within an interdisciplinary team. They are also responsible for supervising students and engaging in advocacy, education, and program planning.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 220633Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital Department: MHA CZ Emerald Hall Social WorkType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 29-Oct-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity Health Care Social Workers provide 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 counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning and case management. Health Care Social Workers are 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 each Social Worker to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. This role requires a licensed professional who practices in accordance with a set of National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures, Policies and Standards. The Health Care Social Worker is responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate students in work placements. The Health Care Social Worker provides consultation based upon an advanced level of education (MSW) which includes an integrated knowledge of the social, structural, emotional, psychological and cultural factors that affect well-being. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university Current registration with the NSCSW Minimum two (2) years related clinical experience required Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family Demonstrated experience integrating various psychotherapeutic approaches such as CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), solution focused therapy, DBT (Dialectal Behavioral Therapy) Must have experience facilitating groups and individual sessions related to the previous mentioned therapies Advanced psychotherapy skills; including in brief therapies Demonstrated experience providing group treatment Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners Ability to complete mental health assessments using DSM formulations Excellent communication skills Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and 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 part-time position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $40.17 - $55.49 hourly Developmental (less than 2yrs Experience) $35.83 - $38.79 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Health Care Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis counselling, and case management to clients within an interdisciplinary team. They are also responsible for supervising students and engaging in advocacy, education, and program planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and current registration with the NSCSW. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and proficiency in psychotherapeutic approaches like CBT and DBT are required.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychosocial assessment
• Crisis counselling
• Case management
• Discharge planning
• CBT
• Solution focused therapy
• DBT
• Group treatment
• Mental health assessment
• DSM
• Advocacy
• Clinical supervision
• Time management
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Psychotherapy
• Self Organization
• Mental Health Assessments
• Clinical Experience
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Behaviour Therapy
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Communication
• Public Health
• Continuing Care
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Healing
• Psychology
• Primary Health Care
• Psychosocial Assessments
• Supportive Psychotherapy
• Time Management
• Solutions Focused

Job areas

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

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