Part-Time Healthcare Social Worker - Halifax

Drive change and support wellbeing as a Healthcare Social Worker at Nova Scotia Health in Halifax. This part-time role involves diverse interventions to assist clients and their families.

As a Healthcare Social Worker, you will report to the Program Manager in the Med/Surg Heart Health department at Halifax Infirmary. You are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, crisis counselling, discharge planning, and resource counselling. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential, along with advocacy and consultation on behalf of clients.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and adjustment therapy
• Provide crisis counselling and supportive therapy
• Manage discharge planning and case management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal care
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students during placements

Requirements:
• Master’s degree in social work from a re...