Healthcare Social Worker - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:176678**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
Department:TRMA Trauma Unit Development**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly PT
(50%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Healthcare

Position
Posting Closing Date:27-Mar-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're 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.

About the Opportunity:

The Health Care Social Worker reports to the Trauma Program Manager, but is also supported by Program Manager, Bone and Joint within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care portfolio, Central Zone.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Health Care Social Worker provides 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.

About You:

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

Master's Degree in Social Work from a recognized university
Member of, or eligible for, membership in, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
3 years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker required
Previous experience in inpatient setting is an asset
Strong counselling and communication skills
Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
Knowledge of issues related to family violence, sexual abuse, addictions, grief and loss, end of life, disability, crisis intervention, caregiving and continuum of care and intervention skills that come from knowledge of theoretical frameworks/approaches to practice
Ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
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, Parttime (50%) position; 37.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ Hourly

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. 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.

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