Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services (203312)
Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services (203312)
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Job Description
Req ID: 203312
Location: Central Zone Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TAs Social Work
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The social worker works under the supervision of a CZ Manager and is a member of the interdisciplinary Seniors Care Team responsible for providing service to seniors >65 years of age in the emergency department and community settings. They will provide 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.
The social worker provides collaborative senior centered care across the health care continuum supporting the physical psychosocial and emotional well-being of all individuals (including patients families groups populations and communities). This position requires clinical coordination within the team and with community partners. The social worker is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters 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
- Experience working in a community setting is an asset
- Strong counselling and communication skills
- Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
- Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred
Please note:consideration may be given to those with a Masters of Social Work education and less than two year experience within a different pay scale.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$40.18 - $54.14 Hourly
Developmental (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.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
