Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Acute Medical Unit

About the Opportunity

Health Care Social Workers provide 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 counselling, resource counselling, and discharge planning and case management.

Health Care Social Workers are 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 each Social Worker to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams. The Health Care Social Worker is a licensed professional who practices in accordance with a set of National/Provincial Standards and Code of Ethics and Department Procedures, Policies and Standards. The Health Care Social Worker is responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate students in work placements. The Health Care Social Worker provides consultation based upon an advanced level of education (MSW) which includes an integrated knowledge of the social, structural, emotional, psychological and cultural factors that affect well-being. 

The Health Care Social Worker will uphold and foster a culture of positivity, respect and professionalism amongst the team which supports a healthy workplace for staff and a safe and pleasant atmosphere for our patients. The Social Worker participates in the continual development of the department and our team, while being encouraged to suggest innovative and forward-thinking ideas that promote efficiency, work life balance, cooperation and excellence.  The entire team is expected to promote and practice the highest ethical behavior, professionalism, and integrity consistent with the respectful workplace policy.

About You

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

•    Master's Degree in Social Work from a recognized university
•    Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
•    Two (2) years' of relevant clinical experience as a Clinical Social Worker required                                    
•    Strong counselling and communication skills
•    Capacity to achieve a high degree of autonomous practice
•    Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
•    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 
•    Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
 

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

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

Hours

Casual opportunity; no guaranteed hours

Compensation and Incentives

$37.31 - $49.05 hourly