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Health Care Social Worker (BSW) Primary Health CareNova Scotia Health Authority • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Health Care Social Worker (BSW) Primary Health Care

Health Care Social Worker (BSW) Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 days ago
Job description

Req ID: 224859
Location: Eastern Zone Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: PHC EZ Strat Access Stabil
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (90%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
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:

  • 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


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

Hours

  • Permanent part-time position; 67.5 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts may include days nights and weekends
  • Travel to various sites is 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.

What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were 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 youll 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 Youve 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.


Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 36 - 48

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