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About the Opportunity
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Parking is free at East Coast Forensic Hospital
Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of patient care on the inpatient Rehabilitation Unit as well as the coordination of case conferences, family meetings, individual and family therapy, discharge planning, and communication (both written and verbal) to the Criminal Code Review Board. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker will participate in the planning, development, provision and evaluation of inpatient forensic patient services and will participate in the implementation of recovery focused approach on the inpatient unit. The Social Worker will also participate in the delivery of education, prevention and health promotion programs, integrating it into clinical practice. The Social Worker will assist clients with problem solving and navigation of social, emotional, environmental, financial and legal challenges.
About You
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We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited university.
Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW) and in good standing
Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting, providing independent assessment and treatment of adult mental health disorders required
Knowledge of the Criminal Code Review Board or the justice system is considered an asset
Competence in assessment and intervention (individual, family, and group)
Knowledge of acute and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders
Knowledge and competence in evidenced based interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and brief solution-focused therapy
Evidence of knowledge and ability to complete mental health assessments, psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and evidence-based treatment
Familiarity with the DSM-V
Understanding of substance use and dependency.
Knowledge of standards and code of ethics that guide the profession.
Knowledge of and ability to link clients and families to community resources
Demonstrated accountability, judgment, and decision-making skills
Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships and advocate for clients
Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
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.
Hours
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Long Assignment, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
September 2025 to June 2026, approximately 10 months
Compensation and Benefits
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$40.18 - $54.14 Hourly
(Developmental) - $35.83 - $46.37 Hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia 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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