Health Care Social Worker Masters -Child and Adolescents- Mental Health and Addiction 182793
Health Care Social Worker Masters -Child and Adolescents- Mental Health and Addiction 182793
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Job Description
Req ID: 182793
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone Prime Brook
Department: MHA EZ Child & Adolescent Services
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT 100FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 22Apr25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality 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 theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5000 $10000 signing bonus and up to
$5000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Child and Adolescent Services Mental Health and Addictions the Social Worker works with children and adolescents up to the 19th birthday providing assessment and treatment for children and adolescents who have mental health or concurrent disorders. Child and Adolescent Services is a multidiscipline service (which includes psychology social work psychiatry addiction clinical therapists and behavioral interventionists) that provides service in the main outpatient clinic schools and satellite clinics. Services can include individual family based or group therapy. The social workers responsibilities may also include supervising case managers and behavioral interventionists. The successful candidate is a team player who works flexibly to best meet the needs of the clients and the service. The social worker is able to create and provide evidencebased educational presentations to clients families other agencies and fellow staff members on topics relating to mental health and concurrent disorders. Grand rounds presentations are required as part of this job. Evening and daytime hours and travel is required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Masters of Social Work with a specialization ina clinical or mental health stream (if not available a Masters Degree in Social Work from an acceptable educational institution that can demonstrate a significant portion of coursework focused on mental health disorders and treatment)
Registered with the Nova Scotia Collegeof Social Work
Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting providing independent assessment and treatment of adult mental health disorders
Competence in assessment intervention (individual family and group) and research
Specialized knowledge of acute and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders
Knowledge and competence in evidenced based interventions such as CBT and risk assessment
Evidence of knowledge and ability to complete mental health assessment diagnosis and evidencebased treatment using the DSM5
Working knowledge of psychotropic pharmacology
Understanding of substance use abuse and dependency
Knowledge of standards that guide the profession
Knowledge of and ability to link to community resources
Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety ethical practices and organizational health
- 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 FullTime Position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Incentives
$39.39 $51.78 Hourly
Developmental $35.13 $44.35 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel longterm disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once Youve 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 selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
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