Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) Simpson Landing Mental Health & Addictions

Dartmouth - Canada

Hourly Salary: $ 36 - 48

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 215856
Location: Central Zone Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Rehab Social Work
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Feb-26

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

Simpson Landing is part of Recovery and Integration (R & I) Nova Scotia Health Mental Health & Addictions. R & I offers an integrated network of opportunities for people living with mental illness and experiencing significant functional challenges to participate and receive needed support for successful community living. A range of clinical and rehabilitative opportunities are offered. Simpson Landing is a 24/7 setting where services are guided by Recoveryoriented approach with an emphasis on Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

The Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing collaborative holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Social Workers are primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their environments which are integral to psychosocial emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and are the focus for the dynamic and interactive process of engagement assessment planning intervention and evaluation. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem solving skills past successes and personal resources.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelors degree in Social Work from a recognized university
Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
2 years post graduate related clinical experience required
Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Previous experience working with clients with MHAs concerns preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of various treatment theories and practice of harmful involvement harm reduction motivational interviewing and stages of change
Knowledge of the field of addiction and addiction related programming and treatment
Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
Demonstrated experience with psycho-educational group facilitation
Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners
Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

Hours

Permanent Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$36.57 - $48.53 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.

Req ID: 215856Location: Central Zone Nova Scotia Hospital Department: MHA CZ Rehab Social WorkType of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1NSGEUHealthcarePositionPosting Closing Date: 17-Feb-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized serv...