Health Care Social Worker (masters) - Bone & Joint, Rehab & Supportive Care Services

Capital District Health Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $35.83 - $55.49 hourly depending on experien...
On-site
Psychosocial assessments and therapy
Crisis and resource counseling
Discharge planning and case management
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care

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 including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care.
  • The Health Care Social Worker role involves working both autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support clients and their families through diverse interventions.
  • 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 including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychosocial assessments and therapy
  • Crisis and resource counseling
  • Discharge planning and case management
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Autonomous clinical social work practice

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of abortion care and options counseling
  • Competencies in French language
  • Experience with family violence and addictions issues
  • Advocacy and program planning skills
  • Strong communication and counseling skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Registration or eligibility with NSCSW
  • Minimum two years clinical social work experience
  • Experience in clinical social work
  • Ability to work part-time for approximately 12 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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