Community Outreach Worker - Child and Adolescent - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to deliver clinical services to individuals affected by mental health issues. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Social Work and experience in community outreach. Responsibilities include screening, assessment, and case management. Competitive hourly compensation of $35.83 - $46.37 is offered along with benefits including a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical experience required.
• Knowledge of harm reduction and mental health principles.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to adults affected by mental illness.
• Conduct screening, assessment, and brief intervention.
• Navigate resources and advocate for clients.

Skills

Community health knowledge

Group facilitation

Problem-solving skills

Computer software knowledge

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Registered with NSCSW

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 207989
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: MHA WZ Child Dawson
Type of Employment: Casual (Casual Relief) (3%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 26-Sep-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder. The COW may be working in both clinic and community settings providing a wide range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment. This position will play a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community. The COW must be knowledgeable and use principles of harm reduction, community development and psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR). The successful candidate will serve as a resource to colleagues, clients and family members and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered with relevant regulatory body NSCSW
• One (1) year post BSW experience in community outreach, group facilitation, early/ brief intervention, adult engagement, and community development
• Knowledge regarding the principles of community health, outreach, harm reduction, health promotion and prevention (e.g., mental health, addictions, housing support etc.).
• High level oral, written and group facilitation skills along with excellent problem-solving skills and experience with conflict resolution
• A well-developed awareness of community resources
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision
• Travel is required, flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• High level of computer software knowledge (PowerPoint, Excel) and willingness to learn ASSIST Training
• Non-violent crisis intervention, Standard First Aid, CPR, suicide risk assessment and intervention training, Mental Health First Aid required.
• Demonstrated ability to function and participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by NSH
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than one year of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Community Outreach Worker (Developmental) scale.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Casual relief position

Compensation and Benefits

$35.83 - $46.37 hourly

Community Outreach Worker (Developmental)

$34.80 - $43.30

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.