Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$40 - CA$55 / HOUR
The Healthcare Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, therapy, and crisis counselling to clients and families in the Emergency Department. They are responsible for discharge planning, case management, and supervising students in work placements.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and registration with the NSCSW. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred, though candidates with less may be considered for a developmental scale.
3-Jul-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Program Manager of the Med/Surg Heart Health department within the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services Portfolio, The healthcare 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 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 Job Fact Sheet describes a range of practice. It incorporates entry level practitioners to those with advanced levels of practice. This range is associated with the education level, years of experience and professional development of workers within the department. This position works within the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department.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 NSCSW Two (2) years of clinical experience as a clinical Social Worker required Strong counselling and communication skillsThis position works within the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department Knowledge of the fundamentals of human behaviour including systems theory, family dynamics, group dynamics and theories of behaviour change Awareness of local community resources and agencies an asset 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
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.
Salary benchmark
$83,340 avg / yr
Typical range: $76,086–$96,658 based on 36 active listings in Nova Scotia
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