Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

This Social Work position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this physician position at $35k to $55k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $55000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessments, Adjustment Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Crisis Counseling, Resource Counseling, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Health Care Social Worker provides psychosocial interventions, counseling, and case management to clients and families within a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves advocacy, education, and collaboration to help clients achieve optimal health and functioning.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.