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We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Professional to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Clinical Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing assessment and treatment services to children and adolescents with mental health or concurrent disorders.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including psychology, social work, psychiatry, addiction clinical therapists, and behavioral interventionists. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing individual, family-based, or group therapy sessions
- Assessing and treating mental health disorders in children and adolescents
- Supervising case managers and behavioral interventionists
- Developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans
- Collaborating with community resources to provide comprehensive care
We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in clinical social work, preferably with a specialization in mental health. Your expertise in assessment, intervention, and research will be essential in providing high-quality care to our clients.
About YouWe are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Masters of Social Work with a specialization in clinical or mental health stream
- Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work
- Two years' of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting
- Competence in assessment, intervention, 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
- 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
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours and CompensationThis is a permanent full-time position with a salary range of $37.31-$49.05 per hour. 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.
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