Health Care Social Worker

Req ID: 212746
Location: Eastern Zone Glace Bay Hospital
Department: OPEZ Social Work GB
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 2-Dec-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 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
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 Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required. If not available candidates with less than two (2) years of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment they will be placed on the Healthcare Social Worker A (Developmental) scale.

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

Hours

Long assignemnt full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Approx. 12 months in length (assignment length subject to change)
Shifts will include weekdays weekends and holidays.
Travel to other sites may be required.
Compensation and Benefits
$36.58 - $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 Healthcarebargaining unitposition. 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.