Health Care Social Worker (BSW) - Recovery Support Centre - Mental Health & Addictions

Req ID: 226579
Location: WesternZone,Fishermens Memorial Hospital
Department: MHA WZ Withdrawal Management SS
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: CUPE HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 25-Sep-26

About the Chance

Under the direction of the Manager for Recovery Support Services, the Social Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for providing a wide range of clinical services to individuals including: screening, assessment, individual counselling, treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis intervention, group programming, case management/navigation and consultation. The social worker will need to be knowledgeable and highly skilled in the utilization of harm reduction, recovery models and the psychosocial rehabilitation model (PSR).

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work
• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW)
• Two years (post BSW) related clinical experience (preferably working with individuals with substance use/gambling concerns and/or mental health)
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources/ programs and community development methods.
• A high degree of proficiency in screening and risk assessment skills,
  
  
  
  including suicide risk assessment
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• An ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships within health care and the community at large.
• A sound working knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
• Knowledge and experience with brief intervention strategies, solution focused approaches, motivational interviewing skills and client engagement strategies.
• Knowledge and experience with trauma informed care approach.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health/social context and its importance to decision formulation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural sensitivity and cultural competency
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice & patient and family centered care.
• The incumbent will need to have previous experience working with a significant amount of autonomy ensuring the plan of care is being fully articulated and work collaboratively with the care teams when adjustments are needed.
• Experienced in offering supportive brief intervention strategies focuses on harm reduction and recovery.
• 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

• Long assignment,
  
  
  
  full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 15 months
• Travel to various sites may be required
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Compensation and Benefits

$36.58 - $48.35 hourly

Health Care Social Worker A (Developmental)
$34.80 - $44.38 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.

What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, youll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once Youve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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