Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1151607

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network is seeking a Social Worker 1 (SW01) for the Fredericton area within Adult Short Term Services (Fredericton Addiction & Mental Health Team). The position is temporary part time (FTE 0.6) and requires English proficiency.

The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team, perform client assessments, and develop and implement treatment plans, providing therapeutic interventions and coordinating services while maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Resume (CV) required as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans
• Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups
• Coordinating services and advocating for clients
• Providing emergency/crisis intervention/stabilization services
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community
• Responding to community needs (including schools and other populations/groups) and participating in capacity building initiatives

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Group Facilitation

Interpersonal Relations

Problem Solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Registered with New Brunswick Association of Social Workers

Job description

Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1151607

Location: Fredericton area (Horizon), _Social Worker - Fredericton Area, New Brunswick - Temporary Part Time

Competition #: 166455 External

Posted: September 17, 2026

Closes: September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026

Anticipated End Date: September 3, 2027

Location: Adult Short Term Services (Fredericton Adult Addiction & Mental Health Team)

Job Classification: Social Worker 1 (SW01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

FTE: 0.6

Schedule: Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 35.5897 to 48.3956 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 13% benefit premium as per SHCP collective agreement article 57.02(a))

JOB PURPOSE

The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health, is responsible for working within an interdisciplinary team to provide a full range of social work services to clients, their families and communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

**A Resume (C.V.) is required as part of the application**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for:

• Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans
• Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups
• Coordinating services and advocating for clients
• Providing emergency/crisis intervention/stabilization services
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community
• Responding to community needs (including schools and other populations/groups) and participating in capacity building initiatives

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Communication
• Flexibility
• Group Facilitation
• Interpersonal Relations
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.