Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions (202743)
Health Care Social Worker (Masters) - Adult Outpatient - Mental Health & Addictions (202743)
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Job Description
Req ID: 202743
Location: Eastern Zone Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: MHA EZ Mental Health Clinic SYD
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 10-Jun-25
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 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 theres 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 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.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Adult Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Services the Social Worker works as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide comprehensive services to adults with mental health/addiction disorders who fit within the established target population. Services may also include the provision of group treatment approaches and client family and community education about mental health disorders and their treatments. Travel may be required.
The Social Worker ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission vision values expected behaviors the leadership philosophy organizational health population health ethics safety quality partnerships and inter-professional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.
This position includes conducting comprehensive assessments treatment planning and provision of professional clinical services for patients/clients who are living with complex mental health disorders and/or concurrent disorder(s).
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 evidence-based treatment using the DSM-5
- 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
Two (2) years related clinical experience (including assessment and planning treatment and intervention and discharge planning) is not available candidates with less than two (2) years experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment they will be placed on the Clinical Therapist (Dev) HTH130 scale
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
$40.18 - $54.14 hourly
(Developmental)- $35.83 - $46.37 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. (Permanent and Long Assignments only)
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 self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
