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​Req ID: 221255
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital  
Department: MHA CZ Rehab Occuaptional Therapy
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Jun-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker (PSRW) works in inpatient and community settings. The PSRW provides holistic care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to achieve success and satisfaction in accordance with their personal values and goals. PSRW supports, educates and assists clients in the areas of daily living, working, learning and socialization, and facilitates an environment that fosters client participation and independence.

The PSRW participates as an active member of an interdisciplinary team and practices in accordance with the Recovery Model and Psychosocial Rehabilitation. The PSRW demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the NSH and conducts responsibilities in accordance with NSH policy and procedures, NSH Code of Conduct and Provincial Mental Health Standards.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Two-year diploma in a Human Services Program, Disability Management or equivalent program
• One year of previous experience preferred
• Experience working with people with serious and persistent illnesses, including psychotic disorders, as well as individuals with complex needs and comorbidities such as substance use disorders preferred
• Knowledge of mental illness, especially psychosis and severe and persistent mental illness an asset
• Knowledge of community resources and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Demonstrated accountability, good judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong clients focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated communication, conflict resolution skills, collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills including email and word processing
• Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Travel is required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly 

Compensation and Benefits

$27.68 - $33.61 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.