Health Care Social Worker

6 days ago

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

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join our team in addressing the complex needs of adolescents at-risk for substance use and mental health problems.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing clinical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of prevention and early intervention programming for adolescents.

You will work collaboratively with community resources, harm reduction, and substance use experts to provide a wide range of services, including screening, assessment, supportive counseling, referral, case navigation/management, early/brief intervention, outreach, and group programming.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clinical assessment and planning for adolescents at-risk for substance use and mental health problems
  • Developing and implementing prevention and early intervention programming
  • Collaborating with community resources and experts in harm reduction and substance use
  • Providing a wide range of services, including screening, assessment, supportive counseling, referral, case navigation/management, early/brief intervention, outreach, and group programming

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in social work, experience working with adolescents at-risk, and knowledge of harm reduction and substance use.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Social Work
  • Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work
  • Two years' experience working with adolescents at-risk, community resources, harm reduction, and substance use
  • Experience with interviewing skills, suicide risk assessment, and group facilitation
  • In-depth knowledge of health promotion/population health framework, harm reduction, community development, strengths-based methods, readiness to change model
  • In-depth knowledge of best practices related to screening, brief/early intervention, outreach, and community linkages for youth at-risk for substance use and/or mental health problems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based health promotion programs and initiatives for youth at-risk for substance use and/or mental health problems
  • Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs
  • Knowledge of harm reduction and adolescent substance use
  • Knowledge of mental health risks and problems for youth
  • Knowledge of adolescent development
  • In-depth knowledge of patterns of youth substance use and mental health problems, client-related characteristics, and an understanding of the challenges faced by youth at-risk for substance use and/or mental health problems
  • Knowledge and experience with brief intervention models such as Motivational Interviewing/Solution focused models
  • Must be bi-lingual in both English and French

If you are a motivated and experienced social worker with a passion for working with adolescents at-risk, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

This is a permanent full-time position, 75 hours bi-weekly. Occasional evening and weekend shifts are required.

Travel to various sites is required.

Compensation and Incentives

The successful candidate may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

The hourly rate for this position is $33.97 - $42.89.

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