Social Worker, Eating Disorder SCC

7 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Company : IWK Health

Req ID:
Department/Program: Specific Care Clinics , Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment % FTE) for 6 months x position(s)

Start Date: June
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ - $ /hour
Closing Date : June 21, (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. Working in Mi'kma'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Community Mental Health and Addictions (CMHA), the Psychologist will be a key member of an interdisciplinary team, providing treatment to patients and families and consulting with other health professionals, both internal and external to the IWK. The Social Worker must have a specialized knowledge and experience working with children and youth presenting with eating disorders and be able to assess and manage the risk associated with such illness/disorders. The Social Worker must have an interest in helping these children and youth through all phases of their illness and with associated clinical conditions such as suicidality, anxiety and depression. In collaboration with the other members of the team, the Social Worker will also be responsible to help support and participate in structured training environments where clinical trainees are mentored and supervised. The goal is to advance the trainees' specialized skill, knowledge and use of evidence-based treatment of Eating Disorders.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some evening work and flexibility required depending on caseload.

Your Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Social Work required.
  • Registered for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers required.
  • Minimum two years post masters clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health services required.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI).
  • Demonstrated experience in individual/family therapy.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivery of evidence based group interventions.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management and community liaison.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated skills in organization and time management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the child welfare system and knowledge of mental health disorders, including anxiety, mood and disruptive behavior disorders.
  • Candidates must have a valid Nova Scotia Drivers License, regular use of a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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