Clinical Social Worker
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a skilled Clinical Social Worker to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health team. The successful candidate will work with children and adolescents up to the 19th birthday, providing assessment and treatment for mental health or concurrent disorders. This is a multi-discipline service that includes psychology, social work, psychiatry, addiction clinical therapists, and behavioral interventionists. The Social Worker's responsibilities may include supervising case managers and behavioral interventionists. The ideal candidate is a team player who works flexibly to best meet the needs of clients and the service. The Social Worker will also create and provide evidence-based educational presentations to clients, families, other agencies, and fellow staff members on topics relating to mental health and concurrent disorders. Evening and daytime hours, as well as travel, are required for this position.
About You- Masters of Social Work with a specialization in a clinical or mental health stream (or a Master's Degree in Social Work from an acceptable educational institution with a significant portion of coursework focused on mental health disorders and treatment)
- Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work
- Two years' of clinical experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting, providing independent assessment and treatment of adult mental health disorders
- Competence in assessment, intervention (individual, family, and group), and research
- Specialized knowledge of acute and persistent mental illness and concurrent disorders
- Knowledge and competence in evidenced-based interventions such as CBT, and risk assessment
- Evidence of knowledge and ability to complete mental health assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment using the DSM-5
- Working knowledge of psychotropic pharmacology
- Understanding of substance use, abuse, and dependency
- Knowledge of standards that guide the profession
- Knowledge of and ability to link to community resources
- Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
- Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Permanent Full-Time Position; 75 hours biweekly
$37.31-$49.05 Hourly
Successful candidates 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.
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