Healthcare Social Worker (masters) - Med/surg/heart Health - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care

Capital District Health Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $35.83 - $55.49 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Psychosocial assessments and therapy
Crisis and resource counselling
Discharge planning and case management
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services throughout Atlantic Canada and committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services throughout Atlantic Canada and committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration.
  • The Health Care Social Worker role involves diverse interventions including psychosocial assessments, therapy, crisis counselling, and case management, requiring autonomous and collaborative work within interdisciplinary teams.
  • 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 specialized services throughout Atlantic Canada and committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration.

Salary

Base: $35.83 - $55.49 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychosocial assessments and therapy
  • Crisis and resource counselling
  • Discharge planning and case management
  • Autonomous practice in healthcare
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Clinical social work experience

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of family violence and addictions
  • Competencies in French language
  • Supervision of students in placements
  • Awareness of community resources
  • Advocacy and program planning skills
  • Knowledge of theoretical frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work
  • Registration or eligibility with NSCSW
  • Minimum two years clinical social work experience
  • Strong counselling and communication skills
  • Knowledge of human behaviour theories
  • Ability to work autonomously and in teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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