NSCSW | Social Worker, Community Mental Health

The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

Private practitioners are self-employed RSWs who are licensed to practice independently in one or more areas of specialization.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

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Social Worker, Community Mental Health

Dalhousie University

City or region
Halifax

Qualifications

Master’s level training in Social Work from a school accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE)

Registered Social Worker (RSW) licensure from Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)

Experience in a clinical setting delivering individual and group therapy and wellness plans

Knowledge of the organizational structures, policies, and procedures of the social service and health delivery systems and community organizations in Canada

Ability to work with people delivering human services at all organizational levels from direct service to senior administration in government, non-government, and community-based organizations, which reflect the diversity of Canadian society

Understanding of the broad spectrum of social work practice from individual and community practice, policy, social action, and research

Excellent communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Application deadline
May 24, 2022

Wage/salary
$52,669 – $71,260 per annum

Social Worker, Community Mental Health

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