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Health Care Social Worker (BSW) - Primary Health Care
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$36/hr–$48/hr
Part-time
bachelor degree
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Travel insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Defined benefit pension plan
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Aug 25
~34 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Health Care Social Worker provides collaborative, holistic care as part of an interdisciplinary team across the primary to quaternary care continuum. Responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing intervention plans, and facilitating group sessions to support patient emotional and psychosocial wellbeing.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. A minimum of two years of post-BSW clinical experience is required, along with knowledge of the DSM and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Req ID: 224859 Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: PHC EZ Strat Access Stabil Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (90%) x 1 Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 24-Aug-26
About the Opportunity
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:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
Two (2) years post BSW related clinical experience required
Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Previous experience working in adult community mental health preferred
Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches for use with people with severe and persistent mental illness, such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing
Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
Excellent communication skills
Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
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.
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.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've 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.
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.
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IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education.
The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a population of two million women, children, youth and families across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, and providing sub-specialty care to residents of Newfoundland & Labrador.
As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, the IWK is shaping, cultivating and stewarding the health agenda for families and has charted an ambitious course to world-class outcomes.
MISSION: To passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families
VALUES: Safe, Compassionate Care through Leadership, Innovation, Integrity, and Partnerships
Offices: Halifax Regional Municipality & Waterville, Nova Scotia B3K6R8, CA
Halifax Regional Municipality & Waterville, Nova Scotia
LinkedIn followers
27,775
Total funding
$7M
IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education.
The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a population of two million women, children, youth and families across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, and providing sub-specialty care to residents of Newfoundland & Labrador.
As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, the IWK is shaping, cultivating and stewarding the health agenda for families and has charted an ambitious course to world-class outcomes.
MISSION: To passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families
VALUES: Safe, Compassionate Care through Leadership, Innovation, Integrity, and Partnerships
Offices: Halifax Regional Municipality & Waterville, Nova Scotia B3K6R8, CA