- Master's Degree in Social Work
- If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, those enrolled in a master's program will be considered
- If there are no candidates who meet the above qualification, Bachelor of Social Work will be considered
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
- Minimum of two years clinical experience required
- Evidence of extensive knowledge of community resources
- Evidence of ability to work independently with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community-based services/agencies
- Evidence of ability to coordinate/develop/document and implement care plan for hospital discharge and safe transition back to the community or institutional setting
- Demonstrated use of innovative problem solving and application of evidence-based practice to patient services
- Knowledge of Joint Discharge Operations Committee and its purpose
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Long-Assignment, Full-Time / % FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- January to January , Approximately 12 Months
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Health Care Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority Sydney, Canada Part timeAbout the Opportunity · Reporting to the Manager of Adult Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Social Worker works as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide comprehensive services to adults with mental health/addiction disorders who fit within th ...
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Health Care Social Worker
4 days ago
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Health Care Social Worker
1 week ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority Sydney, Canada Full timeAbout the Opportunity · Reporting to the Manager of Adult Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Social Worker works as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide comprehensive services to adults with mental health/addiction disorders who fit within th ...
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Health Care Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority Sydney, Canada Part timeAbout the Opportunity · Reporting to the Manager, Child & Adolescent - Mental Health & Addictions, the Social Worker functions as a member of both the SchoolsPlus team and the Child & Adolescent MH&A team. The purpose of this position is to support the SchoolsPlus team with Menta ...
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Health Care Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority Sydney, Canada Full timeAbout the Opportunity · Reporting to the Manager of Adult Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Social Worker works as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide comprehensive services to adults with mental health/addiction disorders who fit within th ...
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Health Care Social Worker
1 week ago
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Social Worker
3 days ago
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Casework Supervisor, Social Worker 3
2 weeks ago
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Casework Supervisor, Social Worker 3
2 weeks ago
Government of Nova Scotia Sydney, Canada PermanentAbout Us · At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services including Child and Family Wellbeing (CFW), Employment Support Services(ESS), Income Assistance (IA), Homelessness and Supportive ...
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Health Care Social Worker
7 hours ago
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Social Worker
4 days ago
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Team Leader, Health Care Social Worker
6 days ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority Sydney, Canada Full timeAbout the Opportunity · Reporting to the Manager, the Team Leader coordinates and supervises the operation of community-based mental & addiction services programs that delivers mental health & addiction assessment, treatment, and disposition planning to clients and their families ...
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Social Worker Ll
2 weeks ago
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Social Worker Lll
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Health Care Social Worker
2 weeks ago
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Health Care Social Worker
1 week ago
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Health Care Social Worker
2 weeks ago
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Health Care Social Worker
1 week ago
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Health Care Social Worker
1 week ago
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Health Care Social Worker
1 month ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority Sydney, Canada Full time· Req ID: 175375 · Company: Nova Scotia Health · Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital · Department: MHA EZ Child & Adolescent Services · Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) · Status: UNIFORHealthcare Position · Posting Closing Dat ...
Health Care Social Worker - Sydney, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Description
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Patient Flow and Medical Social Work, the Medical Social Worker will provide professional social work services to patients and their families. Services may also include the provision of support groups. With considerable latitude and encouragement to initiate and work independently, the incumbent will be an adaptable and flexible person with the ability to work collaboratively in a variety of work settings. Social Workers are expected to exhibit sound professional judgement and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of Nova Scotia Health. Some home visits and travel are required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Compensation and Incentives
$ $49.05 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.
