Healthcare Social Worker (masters) - Bone & Joint - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care

Capital District Health Authority

Halifax, NS, CA
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 diverse range of inpatient and outpatient services across the province

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a diverse range of inpatient and outpatient services across the province.
  • The Health Care Social Worker role is multifaceted and dynamic, requiring both autonomous and collaborative work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients and families.
  • 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 diverse range of 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
  • Autonomous practice capability

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of abortion care and options counselling
  • Competencies in other languages
  • Knowledge of family violence and sexual abuse issues
  • Experience with addictions and grief support
  • Understanding of end of life and disability care
  • 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
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Experience in clinical social work

Work Rights

Not specified

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