Social Worker, Community Mental Health - 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

Department/Program:
Community Mental Health

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

Req ID:125311

Union Status:
NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$36.0448**:

- **$49.0427/hour

Closing Date:
January 22, 2023

Start Date:

ASAP

Locations:
Positions to be located at one of the Community Mental Health sites: Dartmouth, Sackville and Halifax

IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region.

IWK Health is committed to employment equity and the reduction of barriers to employment and career growth.

We encourage all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/ Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply.

Position Summary:

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.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work required.
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required.
Minimum two (2) years post masters clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health services required.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI).
Successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) program within the last 12 month required or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge certificate required.
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.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will only contact those applicants selected for interview/testing.

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

Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

Please note:

our offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status.

Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre's obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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