Community Outreach Worker - Withdrawal Management - Mental Health & Addictions

the Opportunity; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Community Outreach Worker to provide a variety of clinical services for adults experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Social Work and relevant clinical experience. The position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and aims to improve community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• One year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required.
• Knowledge of the DSM is a must.
• Experience in offering brief supportive intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to adults and families affected by mental illness.
• Navigate advocacy and coordinate resources within Mental Health and Addictions.
• Create linkages with organizations and agencies in the community.

Skills

Screening and risk assessment skills

Excellent communication

Group facilitation skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Registered or eligible for registration with regulatory body

Job description

Req ID : 205452

Location : Central Zone Nova Scotia Hospital

Department : MHA CZ APT Withdrawal Mgt Social Work

Type of Employment : Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment ( 100% ) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date : 3-Jul-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. Were 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 theres 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 youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out 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 of Social Work

Must be registered or eligible for registration with professional regulatory body.

One year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required

Screening and risk assessment skills including suicide risk assessment

This role requires a high degree of independent practice excellent assessment skills and the ability to implement an evidenced based plan of care.

Working knowledge of the DSM

Experience in offering brief supportive intervention strategies focusing on harm reduction and recovery

Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support.

Group facilitation skills.

Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients / families

Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods

Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and client and family centered care

Knowledge of social determinants of health / social context and its importance to decision formulation

Knowledge and experience with a trauma informed care approach

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships

Strong problem solving skills

Demonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions

Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

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

Hours

Full-Time Short Assignment; 75 hours biweekly

Approximately 6 months. Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

35.83 - $46.37 Hourly

Once Youve Applied

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

This is a Healthcarebargaining unitposition. 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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 35 - 46