Support mental health and addiction-related care as a Health Care Social Worker with Nova Scotia Health at the Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building.
This permanent full time position serves acute care within Central Zone. The Health Care Social Worker supports patients and clients through collaborative, holistic practice addressing social determinants of health. Key practice areas include DSM knowledge, addiction programming, motivational interviewing, stages of change, and harmful involvement harm reduction.
Key Responsibilities: Assess psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing needs
Plan and evaluate social work interventions with patients
Use motivational interviewing and stages of change practice
Support addiction-related programming and treatment processes




Facilitate groups and collaborate with community partners
Requirements: Recognized university Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Current Nova Scotia College of Social Workers registration
Two years post-graduate related clinical experience required
Knowledge of DSM and addiction-related treatment approaches
Previous mental health concerns experience preferred
Use mental health, addiction, assessment, and group facilitation expertise within Nova Scotia Health's acute care social work department.

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📌 Mental Health Social Worker Nova Scotia
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia