Social Worker Msw - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company:

IWK Health**:

Req ID:155467

Department/Program:
MH Youth Court, Mental Health & Addictions Program

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date:

ASAP

Union Status:
NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$36.5855**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date: 4 May, 2023 (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 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. 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 values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager of Tier 4 Outreach Services, Mental Health and Addictions, the Masters prepared Social Worker will ensure the provision of evidence-based treatment and care coordination for high-risk youth within the Mental Health and Addictions program.

Using an Adaptive Mentalizing Based Integrative Treatment (AMBIT) approach, the incumbent will support the youth's existing treatment teams and system partners to facilitate the coordination of service providers in order to promote the adaptive functioning of the youth.

The social worker will provide direct and/or consultative services with clients, their families, support networks, and community partners, utilizing evidence-based approaches and interventions.

The Clinical Social Worker will be responsible to liaise with a wide range of health and human service providers and government services with an emphasis on building collaborative partnerships, facilitating resource acquisition, and advocate for appropriate resources to meet the client's needs using the family-centred care model.

This position will support program development and evaluation activities.

The position will be based in Halifax and may require regular local and provincial travel to meet clients and families and stakeholders.

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some evening work as needed

Your Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work and two (2) years related clinical experience working with youth as a Masters Prepared Social Worker required.
Professional registration (in good standing) or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers required.
Clinical experience in a variety of treatment modalities in a community mental health and addictions setting required. Forensic experience an asset.
Demonstrated experience in the assessment and treatment of child and youth mental health and addictions required. Knowledge and experience with DSM-IV an asset.
Comprehensive understanding of communitybased services and resources required
Demonstrated understanding of the child welfare system
Experience in the coordination and development of clientcentred care plans and functional understanding of and experience in Mental Health Case Management and Crisis Intervention required.
Demonstrated skills in collaboration, consultation, liaise and negotiation with clients/family, team members, service providers, community support services, inpatient services, and other partners.
Ability to function autonomously and within the interprofessional team.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills are required.
Excellent time management and organizational skills required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI)
Must have a valid NS Drivers License, regular use of a reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance. Travel to various communities within Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as some travel outside the District is required.
Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditi