Health Care Social Worker (masters) - Acquired Brain Injury - Rehab & Supportive Care Services

Capital District Health Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $40.18 - $55.49 hourly; developmental: $35.8...
On-site
Psychosocial assessments
Crisis counseling
Discharge planning
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province.
  • The Health Care Social Worker role involves working both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support clients and their families in achieving optimal health and functioning.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province.

Salary

Base: $40.18 - $55.49 hourly; Developmental: $35.83 - $38.79 hourly; Benefits: health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Crisis counseling
  • Discharge planning
  • Case management
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Strong counselling skills

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of family violence issues
  • Competencies in French language
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Experience with grief and loss
  • Advocacy and education skills
  • Capacity for program planning

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Registration or eligibility with NSCSW
  • Minimum two years clinical social work experience
  • Knowledge of theoretical frameworks for practice
  • Experience preferred in clinical social work
  • Ability to achieve autonomous practice

Work Rights

Not specified

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