Social Worker, Community Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health team at the IWK Health Centre. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with children, youth, and families to provide evidence-based interventions and support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver individual and family therapy, as well as group interventions, to children and youth up to 19 years of age.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists, to provide comprehensive care.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans that address the unique needs of each child and family.
  • Provide clinical supervision and teaching to students and in-home support workers.
Requirements
  • Masters Degree in Social Work required.
  • Registered for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers required.
  • Minimum two (2) years post-masters clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health services required.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI).
About IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We provide tertiary and primary care for children, youth, adults, and families across the Atlantic region. Our team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners work together to provide exceptional care and support.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees and patients. We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+.



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