Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1155581

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Fredericton is seeking a Social Worker 1 for the Addictions and Mental Health team to deliver comprehensive social work services within an interdisciplinary setting. You will support clients, families and communities through assessment, planning and agreed interventions.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, collaboration, crisis response and thorough documentation. This permanent full-time, day-shift position requires English as an essential language in a 1.0 FTE

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.

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

Job description

Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1155581

Location: Fredericton area (Horizon), _Social Worker - Fredericton Area, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 166844 External

Posted: September 24, 2026

Closes: October 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Addiction Services Inpatient (Outpatient Withdrawal Management Team Fredericton)

Job Classification: Social Worker 1 (SW01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 35.5897 to 48.3956 per hour

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.

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

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment: http://skyline/EmploymentBenefits/Pages/Terms-of-your-Employment-.aspx

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

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

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.