Social Services Professional

20 hours ago


Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide mental health services directly in the school community environment within designated Schools Plus schools.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a Master's degree in Social Work and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. You should have a minimum of two years' experience providing mental health services to preschoolers, children, and adolescents within a mental health setting.

  • Knowledge of the DSM-IV-5 and ability to screen for, assess, and conceptualize common childhood mental health disorders
  • Demonstrated diagnostic experience completing mental health assessments and implementing evidence-based treatment plans
  • Ability to screen for concurrent mental health disorders and knowledge of the impact of substance use on other mental health disorders
  • Experience in crisis and suicide risk assessment and intervention
  • Ability to assess family functioning and implement family-based interventions for complex cases
  • Leadership skills in working collaboratively with other professionals
Hours

This is a permanent part-time position with 37.5 hours bi-weekly.

Compensation and Incentives

The successful candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate of $49.04 and may be eligible 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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