Social Worker, Cmha, African Nova Scotian Service - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre
IWK Health Centre
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Halifax, Canada

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:162159


Department/Program:
Dartmouth Community Mental Health, Mental Health & Addictions Program


Location:
Halifax


Start Date:
February 2024


Union Status:
NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit


Compensation:
$37.1261**:

- **$50.514 /hour

Closing Date:
February 05, 2024 (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:


Are you wanting to make a meaningful contribution to the African Nova Scotian (ANS) community? The IWK is inviting you to be a part of an innovative team of ANS mental health and addiction (MHA) professionals who will engage and work directly with ANS children, youth and families.

The ANS team will explore new ways to engage the community and improve our MHA programs capacity and response in the provision of mental health and addictions services.

Be a change maker with us and part of a team that is client centered with a focus on culturally responsive care.

We want to partner with the ANS community with intention.

We are looking for someone who is motivated and interested in responding to the ANS community needs with the goal of improving our overall mental health and addiction services.


Reporting to the Manager of Community Mental Health and Addictions (CMHA), the social worker will work as part of an interprofessional team within the African Nova Scotian Service.

The social worker will work with healthcare professionals including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, In-Home Support Youth Care Workers, Community Navigators, Recreation Therapists and Psychiatrists.

The clinical nurse will work with children, youth and families, utilizing a culturally relevant and evidenced informed approach to deliver care to children and youth up to 19 years of age in an ambulatory clinic, outreach or community-based setting.

Responsibilities include clinical work with children, youth and their families specific to their mental health and addiction needs, within a Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA).

The clinical nurse will provide individual and family therapy, as well as delivery of evidence-based group interventions.

Teaching and clinical supervision of students, capacity-building initiatives and supervision of in-home support workers and community navigators are additional responsibilities for this position.


Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week). Some evening work and flexibility may be required


Your Qualifications:


  • Masters Degree in Social Work required.
  • Registered with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers required.
  • Minimum two (2) years post masters clinical experience working in mental health and addictions field required.
  • Knowledge and awareness of the African Nova Scotia community and youth serving organizations required.
  • Experience working in a pediatric mental health and addictions setting preferred.
  • Experience in assessment and treatment planning required.
  • Experience in individual, family and group interventions preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of MHA disorders and evidenced treatment modalities
  • Knowledge of the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) model of service delivery.
  • Knowledge of mental health and addictions services offered within the IWK and across the community
  • Healthcare leadership experience considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management and community liaison.
  • Demonstrated strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated skills in organization and time management.
  • Current successful completion of CPR Level-C Healthcare Provider or Basic Life Support (BLS) course within the las 12 months.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NCI)
  • 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.

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