Social Worker, Mental Health

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career  communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Social Worker to join our Harbour stone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia
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Reporting to the General Manager, Social Workers focus on the relationships between people and their environments, which are integral to psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Social Workers build upon the strengths of patients/families by focusing on existing coping strategies and problem‑solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

• Screens and assesses resident applications for admission
• Supports the admission, transfer (to other units), and discharge of residents in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
• Provides counseling and therapy to residents and families as appropriate
• Develops support groups as necessary
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Prepares funding requests and reports relating to resident needs
• Documents per policy and maintains appropriate health care and other records
• Facilitates resident care conferences
• Facilitates team meetings and family meetings
• Responds to inquiries from family members and general public on admission procedures
• Develops and maintains relationships with Department of Health, community institutions and community groups
• Additional related duties as required

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Current registration with the Provincial Association of Social Workers
• Minimum of two-years clinical experience
• Knowledge of social work practices, techniques, and ethics
• Knowledge of counseling, mediation techniques and theories
• Previous experience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations with complex social situations considered an asset

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care.

Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.