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Health Care Social Worker B (Bachelors) Central Intake - Mental Health & Addictions
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Dartmouth, Nouvelle-Écosse
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a permanent full-time Health Care Social Worker for its provincial Mental Health and Addictions central intake service. The role screens, triages and refers callers to mental health and addictions services. Pay is $36.58 to $48.53 hourly, with a defined benefit pension and benefits package.
Salaire :
34,80 $–50,22 $ de l’heure
Responsabilités :
- Facilitate intake for mental health and addictions services by phone
- Screen, assess risk and triage callers
- Provide brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation
- Refer clients to community and ancillary supports
- Liaise between community resources and MHA teams
Résumé des exigences :
- Bachelor of Social Work required
- Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
- Three years of licensed mental health and addictions experience
- Motivational interviewing and engagement skills
- Knowledge of DSM and harm reduction
- French preferred
Outils et compétences
Avantages mentionnés
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-11-04
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-11-05
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-11
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Intermédiaire |
| Domaine | Services sociaux et communautaires |
| Expérience | 3 an(s) et plus |
| Heures par semaine | 37.5 |
| Horaire | jour, soir, jours fériés |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : aucun |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau |
| Position | Surtout assis |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English, French |
| Permis et certifications | Nova Scotia College of Social Workers registration, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid |
| Candidatures encouragées | Autochtones, Personnes racisées, Nouveaux arrivants, Personnes handicapées, 2ELGBTQI+ |
| Formation | Baccalauréat (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Social Work |
| Avantages mentionnés | Régime de retraite |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Taille | 10,001+ employees |
| Siège social | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Type d’organisation | Public Company |
| Fondée en | 2015 |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 237 |
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Req ID: 229063
Location: Provincial Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA Central Intake Services CZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Provincial Manager - Intake Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Program, the Health Care Social Worker position is responsible for facilitation of intake for MHA services. This is a provincial centralized telephone access service for Mental Health and Addictions Intake in Nova Scotia. This includes the utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation, and information sharing. The Health Care Social Worker is responsible for facilitation of access into and out of Mental Health & Addiction. The Health Care Social Worker will build working relationships, assist with problem solving and support individuals while they learn to self-navigate the health care system. The Health Care Social Worker reduces barriers that prevent clients from getting treatment/support by identifying client needs and directing them to sources of support. The Health Care Social Worker will provide support and referral to ancillary support services for individuals needing assistance for their mental health and/or substance use/gambling. The Health Care Social Worker will act as a liaison between community resources and MHA and will remain knowledgeable of community resources, as well as Mental Health & Addictions teams and resources to ensure the best care.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required
- Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required
- Three years of related licensed experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a health care setting
- Experience working with individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use/gambling concerns
- High degree of motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques
- Experience utilizing screening and triaging tools
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
- Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs and community development methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice & patient and family-centered care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid an asset, or committing to complete these courses
- Working knowledge of DSM
- Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support using appropriate methods when needed
- Demonstrated knowledge of cultural sensitivity and cultural competency
- 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
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Shifts may include days, evenings until 8pm, and some holidays
Compensation and Benefits
Healthcare Social Worker B
$36.58 - $48.53 Hourly
$50.22 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer.
Healthcare Social Worker A (Developmental)
$34.80 - $44.38 hourly
$45.94 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
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.
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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