Clinical Social Worker - Halifax, Canada - Intentional Outcomes Counselling

Description

About us
Intentional Outcomes Counselling is a small business in Halifax, NS B3S 1P9. We are professional, social and fun.


Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible working hours

Company description
Intentional Outcomes Counselling is a therapeutic practice utilizing the most current evidence based practices.

Here at Intentional Outcomes Counselling we are passionately dedicated to improving the lives of our clients. We are looking for a private practiced licensed Clinical Social worker who enjoys providing therapy to join us.


Job description
Intentional Outcomes Counselling provides mental health therapy using evidence-based modalities. Intentional Outcomes Counselling is growing and is currently seeking a Clinical Social Worker who has a private practice license.

We are hiring for an independent contractor to be part of the mental health team to offer psychotherapy to clients who have a mild to moderate diagnosed mental illness.

The position is flexible with day and evening openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

As a clinical therapist in good standing with the Nova Scotia Collage of Social Workers, you will:

• Provide evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy in a group or individual setting
• Excellent clinical skills and experience with assessment, treatment and management of mental health problems commonly seen in primary care
• Provide clinical interventions designed to promote community integration and symptom recovery using evidence based modalities. (eg CBT,DBT, PE, ACT etc.)
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
• Form and establish a therapeutic relationship with clients and if needed, their families
• Be knowledgeable in working with clients from a variety of backgrounds

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five years working experience in a hospital or communitybased clinical team delivering cognitive behavioral or dialectical behavioral individual and group therapy
• Registration and good standing with the Nova Scotia Collage of Social Work with private practice licensing.
• Proof of professional liability insurance
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy or a related discipline
• Experience working as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team
• Comfortable with electronic documentation and use of technology in the workplace
• Availability one evening a week is required

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Confidence to practice independently
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills and clinical decision making
• See value in and able to work as a collaborative team member

HOW TO APPLY

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
, Contract, Permanent


Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Work from home

Education:

• Master's Degree (preferred)

Work remotely:

• Yes there are options for this.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Onsite parking
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3S 1P9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Private Practice License (required)

Work Location:
In person