Healthcare Social Worker (Masters) - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Job summary

The Healthcare Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, therapy, and case management to clients and families within the Acquired Brain Injury department. They also engage in advocacy, program planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 226268Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII Department: OPCZ ABI Social WorkType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 17-Nov-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Program Manager of the Acquired Brain Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Healthcare Social Worker 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.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 preferred Strong counselling and communication skills Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context 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 Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 18 months Compensation and Benefits $40.18 - $55.49 hourlyDevelopmental (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. 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. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Healthcare Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, therapy, and case management to clients and families within the Acquired Brain Injury department. They also engage in advocacy, program planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and be registered or eligible for registration with the NSCSW. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with strong counseling and communication skills.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychosocial assessment
• Adjustment therapy
• Supportive therapy
• Crisis counseling
• Resource counseling
• Discharge planning
• Case management
• Advocacy
• Clinical social work
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Communication skills
• Autonomous practice
• Family violence intervention
• Addiction support
• Grief and loss counseling
• Continuum of care
• Communication
• Planning
• Rehabilitation
• Innovation
• French Language
• Program Management
• Caregiving
• Clinical Experience
• Social Work
• Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Disabilities
• Palliative Care
• Neurotrauma
• Psychosocial Assessments
• Discharge Planning
• Supportive Psychotherapy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare Worker
• Occupational Therapy Aide
• Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
• Occupational Therapy Aides

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