Community Health Worker

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health 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.

The successful candidate will work in both clinic and community settings, providing a range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment.

This role requires a high degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidence-based plan of care.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Social Work, be registered or eligible for registration with a professional regulatory body, and have one year of post-BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions.

The Community Outreach Worker will be responsible for navigating, advocating, and coordinating resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community.

The successful candidate will serve as a resource to colleagues, clients, and family members, and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder
  • Work in both clinic and community settings, providing a range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment
  • Navigate, advocate, and coordinate resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community
  • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, clients, and family members
  • Provide education and support to clients and families on mental health and addiction issues

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Registered or eligible for registration with a professional regulatory body
  • One year of post-BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions
  • Excellent assessment skills and 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/families
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods
  • Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client and family-centered care
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health/social context 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
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary range: $33.27 - $42.01 hourly
  • Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information].

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

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