Forensic Social Worker 1-2 (Term)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Forensic Social Worker 1-2 (Term) at Novascotia a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Social Work position at Novascotia 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.

Stated compensation: $2,385.98 - $3,693.39 Bi-Weekly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $3693 per weekly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Counselling, Supportive Counselling, Crisis Counselling, Mental Health Assessment, Suicide Risk Assessment, Clinical Case Plan Development, Case Management, Liaison. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Forensic Social Worker provides clinical mental health and general supportive counselling, assessments, and facilitates access to community services for individuals sentenced or remanded into custody or subject to community-based sentences. Responsibilities include developing clinical case plans...

Benefits package: Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Dental, Life Insurance, General Illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Employee and Family Assistance Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.