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Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) - Simpson Landing - Mental Health & AddictionsNova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA
Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) - Simpson Landing - Mental Health & Addictions

Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) - Simpson Landing - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA
6 days ago
Salary
CA$36.57 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

About the Opportunity

Simpson Landing is part of Recovery and Integration (R & I), Nova Scotia Health, Mental Health & Addictions. R & I offers an integrated network of opportunities for people living with mental illness and experiencing significant functional challenges to participate and receive needed support for successful community living. A range of clinical and rehabilitative opportunities are offered. Simpson Landing is a 24/7 setting where services are guided by Recovery–oriented approach, with an emphasis on Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

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:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
  • 2 years post graduate 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 psycho-educational group facilitation
  • Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
  • Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
  • 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 full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$36.57 - $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.

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