Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location
Upper Nappan, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$35 - CA$49 / HOUR
Provide collaborative, holistic care and recovery support for clients dealing with mental health and addiction concerns. Responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial assessments and supporting clients receiving opioid agonist therapy.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with knowledge of the DSM and addiction treatment theories.
12-Jun-26Nova 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.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.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 well-being. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and are the focus of 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. The Social Worker is responsible for supporting clients for recovery support and addiction treatment, such as clients who are receiving opioid agonist therapy.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers 2 years post BSW licensed related clinical experience required Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM ) Previous experience working with clients with MHA's concerns preferred Demonstrated knowledge of various treatment theories and practice of harmful involvement, harm reduction, motivational interviewing and stages of change Knowledge of the field of addiction and addiction related programming and treatment Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach 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 Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle 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
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