Clinical Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Wholetherapy Full time

Clinical Social Worker
Location: Wholetherapy, 815-45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS
Position Type: Full-Time, Fee for Service

**About Wholetherapy**

Wholetherapy is an integrated psychotherapy practice providing counselling therapy services to address the underlying causes of pain and acute mental health symptoms to a variety of populations.

At Wholetherapy, our practice is deeply rooted in understanding and nurturing your mental health through evidence-based and compassionate methods. We draw from mindfulness practices and the latest research in the neurobiology of trauma to offer a supportive healing environment.

Our specialized use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is designed to help you process and heal from trauma in a healthy, effective way.

Position Overview

The Clinical Social Worker provides direct clinical services to individuals, couples, families, and groups in line with their clinical focus and specialty. This role involves assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, delivering therapy, and collaborating with other professionals to support comprehensive client care.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct Assessments: Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify clients' needs, challenges, and strengths.
- Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, setting goals and interventions based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
- Therapy Services: Provide individual, couple, family, or group therapy using a range of therapeutic modalities suited to clients' unique needs.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed and confidential client records, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with ethical and legal standards per NSCSW regulation.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with other healthcare providers, case managers, and community resources as necessary.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in regular clinical supervision, staff meetings, and professional development to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Clinical RSW in good standing in Nova Scotia through Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a mental health or healthcare setting preferred. (public or private setting)
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of evidence-based treatment methods (e.g., EMDR, DBT, EFT).
- Previous experience in working with Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans Affairs or related populations (preferred)
- EMDR trained clinician with accredited EMDRIA approved provider.
- Skills: Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Technical: Proficiency in Office 365, telehealth platforms, and clinic management software (Jane)

Desired Attributes
- Empathetic and culturally sensitive.
- Ability to maintain boundaries and uphold confidentiality
- Commitment to professional ethics and standards of practice.
- Adaptability to changing client needs and clinical situations.

**Benefits**:

- Fee for Service at recommended hourly rate(s) for Clinical RSWs
- Modern office space in a recently renovated, warm clinical space
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development in empirically endorsed modalities related to trauma or its treatment.
- Warm and inclusive work environment with a focus on employee well-being (i.e. a focus on not burning out)
- Flexible scheduling options

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $124.95-$133.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2021-07-20

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