Social Worker, Community Mental Health

1 week ago

Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Company : IWK Health

Req ID:
Department/Program: Halifax Community Mental Health , Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( % FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date: June
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ 37. - $ 50. /hour
Closing Date : June 21, (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Community Mental Health, the Masters prepared Social Worker will work as part of an interdisciplinary team within Community Mental Health in one of three community based clinics. The Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team which consists of a Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, In-Home support Youth Care Workers and Psychiatrists. The Social Worker will work with children, youth and families, utilizing the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) to deliver care to children and youth up to 19 years of age in an ambulatory setting. This is done in accordance with the mission, philosophies and vision of the IWK Health Centre. Interventions and follow-up may be provided utilizing a direct, consultative or supervisory approach. Responsibilities include clinical work with children, youth and their families, with an emphasis on individual and family therapy as well as delivery of evidence based group interventions. Teaching and clinical supervision of students and in-home support workers is an expectation in the MSW role in CMH.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some evening work and flexibility required depending on caseload.

Your Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Social Work required.
  • Registered for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers required.
  • Minimum two years post masters clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health services required.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI).
  • Demonstrated experience in individual/family therapy.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivery of evidence based group interventions.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management and community liaison.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated skills in organization and time management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the child welfare system and knowledge of mental health disorders, including anxiety, mood and disruptive behavior disorders.
  • Candidates must have a valid Nova Scotia Drivers License, regular use of a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance.
  • Competencies in other languages an asset.

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