Provincial Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 8-Oct-26 Reporting to the Provincial Manager - Intake Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Program, the Health Care Social Worker position is responsible for facilitation of intake for MHA services. This is a provincial centralized telephone access service for Mental Health and Addictions Intake in Nova Scotia. This includes the utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation, and information sharing.

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Worker is responsible for facilitation of access into and out of Mental Health & Addiction.

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Worker will build working relationships, assist with problem solving and support individuals while they learn to self-navigate the health care system.

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Worker reduces barriers that prevent clients from getting treatment/support by identifying client needs and directing them to sources of support.

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Worker will provide support and referral to ancillary support services for individuals needing assistance for their mental health and/or substance use/gambling.

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Worker will act as a liaison between community resources and MHA and will remain knowledgeable of community resources, as well as Mental Health & Addictions teams and resources to ensure the best care.



Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required Three years of related licensed experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a health care setting High degree of motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs and community development methods Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice & patient and family-centered care Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid an asset, or committing to complete these courses 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. Permanent full-time position; Shifts may include days, evenings until 8pm, and some holidays 36.58 - $48.53 hourly Healthcare Social Worker A (Developmental) (HTH126) $34.80 - $44.38 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our perks package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. we're 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. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.

Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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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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