Mental Health Outreach Specialist

6 days ago


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

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a skilled Community Outreach Worker to provide clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder. This role requires a high degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidence-based plan of care.

About You
  • Bachelor of Social Work degree
  • Registration with a professional regulatory body
  • One year post-BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions
  • Screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment
  • Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support
  • Experience working with the unhoused community
  • Group facilitation skills
  • Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients/families
  • Knowledge of community resources and program development methods
  • Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client-centered care
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health and its importance to decision formulation
  • Knowledge and experience with a trauma-informed care approach
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
  • Casual Full-time Assignment; 75 hours biweekly
  • Approximately 1 year term
  • 65% of this position requires travel to provide outreach within the community
Compensation and Incentives

$42.01 hourly



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