Health Care Social Worker B -Primary Health CareReq ID: 190107Location: Central Zone, Pleasant Street Medical Group, DartmouthDepartment: PHC CZ DSE FP PleasantType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 7-Nov-24Nova 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.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 YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized universityCurrent registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers2 years' post BSW related clinical experience requiredPrevious experience working in community-based setting preferredDemonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approachFamiliarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches including Motivational Interviewing and behavior change counsellingDemonstrated experience with group facilitationAbility to complete biopsychosocial assessmentsExcellent communication skillsDemonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agenciesValid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicleAbility to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organizationDemonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partnersCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.HoursPermanent Part-time; 37.5 hours bi-weeklyShifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidaysCompensation and Benefits$33.96 - $42.89 HourlySuccessful 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.Once You've AppliedThank 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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.
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