Health Care Social Worker (BSW) - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

33d•CA$37 - CA$47•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum. Social Workers are primarily concerned with the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The social determinants of health are embedded in social work theory and practice and are the focus for the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
2 years post BSW related clinical experience required
Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
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
Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with clients with MHA's concerns preferred
Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Providing collaborative, holistic care on the primary to quaternary care continuum.
Focusing on the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Utilizing the social determinants of health in practice.
Engaging in dynamic and interactive processes of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Building upon the strengths of patients/clients by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.
Completing biopsychosocial assessments.
Facilitating group sessions.
Collaborating with community partners.