Community Outreach Specialist

1 week ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Community Outreach Worker to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a key member of our Mental Health and Addictions team, you will provide a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental and substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment services to adults and their families.
  • Work in both clinic and community settings, navigating and de-escalating situations, and offering crisis support.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care, utilizing motivational interviewing skills and engaging with clients and families.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and family members to create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within the community.
  • Utilize principles of harm reduction, community development, and psychosocial interventions to support clients and families.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field.
  • Registered or eligible with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
  • Minimum of one year (post BSW) clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions.
  • Screening and risk assessment skills, including Suicide Risk Assessment.
  • Working knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
  • High degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidence-based plan of care.
  • Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support.
  • Group facilitation skills.
  • Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients and families.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
What We Offer
  • Temporary Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly.
  • Approximately 6 months, with dates subject to change.
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Eligibility for our benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
  • Eligibility for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
  • Market Adjustment of approximately $XXX.XX bi-weekly, subject to review.

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