Join IWK Health's Rheumatology Care Team as a Social Worker focusing on pediatric patients. Engage with families to provide essential support for chronic illness.
This full time temporary role based in Halifax will involve direct interaction with children and families while facilitating their navigation through complex healthcare systems. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing your clinical experience to offer counseling, advocacy, and psychosocial support, enhancing overall care quality. Your practical knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act will aid you in resource allocation and program collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver individual and family therapy for chronic illness adjustments
• Provide intake and on-call services for the Children's Health Program




• Liaise with various agencies for community resource access
• Assist in program development and evaluation initiatives
• Facilitate psychosocial support and advocacy for patients
Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia
• At least two years of relevant experience needed
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred
• Familiarity with healthcare resource navigation required
Make a significant impact on pediatric lives as a supportive social worker at IWK Health.
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📌 Social Worker Role in Pediatric Rheumatology (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 IWK Health
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality