Social Worker

4 weeks ago


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

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a skilled Social Worker to provide mental health services directly in the school community environment within designated Schools Plus schools. This comprehensive and student-focused model partners with schools to educate and provide services to children and their families, with the school at the center of the service.

The successful candidate will be a member of a school-based multidisciplinary team, participating in the planning, development, provision, and evaluation of mental health services for the assigned population in designated school settings. They will focus on early identification and intervention of mental health disorders for children and adolescents within the school population, acting as a liaison between the client, school, and mental health services.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a Master's degree in Social Work, current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, and a minimum of two years' experience providing mental health services to preschoolers, children, and adolescents within a mental health setting. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the DSM-IV-5 and the ability to screen for, assess, and conceptualize common childhood mental health disorders, as well as the ability to identify and refer on more severe disorders.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated diagnostic experience completing mental health assessments and implementing evidence-based treatment plans for children and adolescents. They will also have demonstrated knowledge and practice of principles of behavior management, cognitive behavior therapy, family and systems-based work, group therapy, and other evidence-based practices. Competencies in other languages are an asset, with French preferred.

Hours and Compensation

This is a permanent part-time position, with 37.5 hours bi-weekly. The hourly rate is $49.04. 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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