Health Care Social Worker B (Bachelors) – Primary Health Care
Full time @Nova Scotia Health posted 2 weeks ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 5986
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Experience Less Than 1 Year
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
“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
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
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
•Previous experience working in community-based setting preferred
•Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
•Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches including Motivational Interviewing and behavior change counselling
•Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
•Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
•Excellent communication skills
•Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies
•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
•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
