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Community Outreach Worker

2 months ago

Antigonish County, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Community Outreach Worker Needed for Mental Health Services

A Community Outreach Worker is required to provide clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder.

About the Opportunity

The successful candidate will work in both clinic and community settings, providing a range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment. This role requires a high degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidenced-based plan of care.

About You

  • Education: Bachelor of Social Work
  • Experience: One year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required
  • Skills:
    • Screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment
    • Group facilitation skills
    • Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients/families
    • Knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods
    • Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client and family centered care
    • Knowledge and experience with a trauma-informed care approach
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • Demonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions

Hours and Compensation

  • Hours: Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
  • Compensation: $33.27- $42.01 hourly

About Nova Scotia Health

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 committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.