Clinical Social Worker
7 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Social Worker to join our Child and Adolescent Services team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work with children and adolescents up to the 19th birthday, providing assessment and treatment for mental health or concurrent disorders.
Our team provides services in the main outpatient clinic, schools, and satellite clinics, including individual, family-based, or group therapy. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction clinical therapists, and behavioral interventionists to provide comprehensive care to our clients.
The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work with a specialization in a clinical or mental health stream, and be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work. You will have a minimum of two years' experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting, providing independent assessment and treatment of adult mental health disorders.
We are looking for a team player who is able to work flexibly to best meet the needs of our clients and the service. You will be responsible for supervising case managers and behavioral interventionists, and creating and providing evidence-based educational presentations to clients, families, other agencies, and fellow staff members on topics relating to mental health and concurrent disorders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with mental health or concurrent disorders
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care
- Supervise case managers and behavioral interventionists
- Develop and deliver evidence-based educational presentations
- Participate in grand rounds presentations
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Social Work with a specialization in a clinical or mental health stream
- Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work
- Minimum of two years' 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
- 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
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of $37.31-$49.05
- Eligibility for our benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan
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