Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) - Simpson Landing - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Health Care Social Worker to join their team at Simpson Landing in Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will provide collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum and will be a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• 2 years post graduate related clinical experience required
• Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• Previous experience working with clients with MHA's concerns preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of various treatment theories and practice of harmful involvement, harm reduction, motivational interviewing and stages of change
• Knowledge of the field of addiction and addiction related programming and treatment
• Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
• Demonstrated experience with psycho-educational group facilitation
• Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
• Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Defined benefit pension plan