Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The social worker provides time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders within a multi-disciplinary team. They ensure the integration of organizational principles, clinical care pathways, and interprofessional collaboration in all patient services.
25-Aug-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 Reporting to the Manager, Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions, the Social Worker, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the delivery of time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and older) with Tier-3 mental disorders. All services are provided within a Stepped Care framework and practice is guided by disorder based clinical care pathways. Each clinician participates in a consultation group to ensure collegial support, accountability and effectiveness of assessments and treatments. The Social Worker ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Master's degree of Social Work Registered or eligible to be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers Two (2) years licensed clinical experience required working with an adult population providing time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults (19 years and older) with Tier-3 mental disorders Demonstrated skills in DSM formulation Demonstrated skills in applying time limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments for mental disorders to an adult (19 years and older) patient population, and commitment to same Demonstrated knowledge of Stepped Care principles, clinical care pathways, and outcomes monitoring, and commitment to same Demonstrated knowledge of clinical supervision, learning and professional development, and commitment to same Demonstrated skills in providing culturally informed non-judgmental patient and family center care, and commitment to same Experience in providing supervision to psychology residents, students, and peers A working theoretical and practical knowledge of psychological testing applicable to an adult patient population Motivated with a strong customer service orientation building solid health care patients/partner relationships Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality Experience training and/or acting as a resource for other allied health care professionals and medical specialists
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent, part-time; 37.5 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $40.17 - $54.14 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.
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
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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.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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. A minimum of two years of licensed clinical experience working with adults in mental health and addictions is required.
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.
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