Oncology Health Care Social Worker

Location: Digby Neck (Digby)

Support oncology clients and families as a Health Care Social Worker using psychosocial assessment and crisis counselling in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Health seeks a licensed Health Care Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree. The permanent full-time position serves Western Zone at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. You will provide adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, resource counselling, discharge planning, and case management. The work combines autonomous practice with interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide psychosocial assessments for oncology clients and families
Deliver adjustment therapy, supportive therapy, and crisis counselling
Coordinate resource counselling, discharge planning, and case management
Advocate, educate, consult, and collaborate across settings
Supervise undergraduate and graduate placement students
Requirements:
Master of Social Work degree from a recognized university
Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
Membership in Canadian Association of Social Workers
Two years of clinical Social Worker experience
Experience in oncology, grief and loss, or end-of-life care
Apply advanced social work knowledge, oncology experience, and interdisciplinary skills supporting clients through complex health circumstances.