Health Care Social Worker (Masters) – Eastern Shore: School-based & Community

Job title: Health Care Social Worker (Masters) – Eastern Shore: School-based & Community

Job description: Req ID: 114776
Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPCZ Social Work TOH
Type of Employment: Hourly PT long-assignment (90% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 29-Jun-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the MSW will provide social work service across the lifespan. He/she works in a school-based setting at the Duncan MacMillan School twice a week (0.4FTE) in Sheet Harbour, providing assessments and interventions for children, youth and families within a multi-disciplinary and collaborative mental health team. Experience in group work an asset. He/she will also work with Eastern Shore communities for a 0.5FTE (outpatient work), including the catchments of the Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, and Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital.

The Social Worker works collaboratively with community resources (HRCE school), tri-facility teams, agencies, and others where indicated.

The Social Worker must have the ability and willingness to work and travel within a wide geographical area as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Current registration with the NSASW

• Minimum two (2) years experience working in a hospital based Social Work practice is required
• Experience working with children, adolescents and families or adults in an outpatient Mental Health setting preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of community consultation/liaison experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• NS Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on equivalent education and/or experience must demonstrate such equivalency in their applications. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information

Hours of Work

• Long Assignment Part-time (90%) Position; 67.5 hours bi-weekly

• Beginning July 30, 2021 with a expected end date of April 8, 2022

• These dates are subject to change

Salary Information

$34.9873 – $45.9942 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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