Social Worker Iii

**Job Summary**
This is an advanced, clinical practice and leadership position providing social work services to adult outpatients with a history of trauma within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The Social Worker provides individual and group therapy using a broad range of theoretical frameworks and professional analysis of complex situations. The Social Worker may provide consultation to other areas of the Mental Health Program. This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment in determining appropriate intervention strategies and in developing, implementing and evaluating treatment goals for individuals. The Social Worker will also be expected to provide field instruction for Social Work students.

This position reports to the Program Manager of the Traumatic Stress Services Program and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for professional integrity issues.

**Job Demands**
Occasionally there is lifting or physical strength required to carry boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment up to 15 lbs.

Occasionally work demands result in considerable fatigue requiring periods of rest.

Constantly sits to work on the computer or to drive to meetings.

Regularly uses fine finger/precision work to enter information into computer systems.

Visual and auditory concentration is required when reviewing client files/notes and for documenting work into computerized systems.

A higher-than-normal level of attentiveness and carefulness is required when assessing clients, especially those who may be at a high risk, in order to ensure their health and safety, staff's safety, and to prevent any possible dangers or hazards from happening.

Lack of control over the work pace and time pressures can occur when completing assessments, case documentation and workload reports, managing emergency and routine appointments within the allocated timeframe.

Occasionally there are interruptions due to a crisis situation.

**Job Qualifications**
Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required.

Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers (NLASW) is required.

Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven working as a Social Worker in a mental health and addictions program, including a minimum of one year of experience working as a Social Worker with clients who have experienced trauma, is required.

Experience with individual, family and group therapy is required.

Experience in brief therapy modalities is an asset.

ASIST training is an asset.

Completion of specific Trauma education, such as Risking Connections, is an asset.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.

Knowledge of community resources in the areas of mental health and addictions.

Knowledge of the Recovery Model.

Knowledge of mental health, addictions, concurrent disorders, and associated treatment.

Knowledge of trauma informed policy, trauma specific treatment and case management.

Knowledge of crisis interventions and supportive counseling.

Knowledge of case management.

Demonstrated strong clinical leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.

Exhibited strong program development and evaluation skills.

Demonstrated proven analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational and research skills.

Exhibited strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated ability to write proposals, develop and evaluate clinical projects.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional environment and provide clinical consultation.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritizing caseloads and patient needs.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.