Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 9151818

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Horizon Health Network is seeking a Social Worker 1 (SW01) for the Fredericton area to provide social work services within an interdisciplinary team. The position is casual with day scheduling and English as the required language.

Salary ranges from $35.59 to $48.40 per hour, subject to SHCP collective agreement and benefits eligibility for certain statuses. Start date anticipated in early October 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to attend work regularly and perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups.
• Coordinate services and advocate for clients.
• Provide emergency/crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Build relationships with stakeholders in government and community.
• Respond to community needs and participate in capacity building.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal relations

Problem solving

Flexibility

Group facilitation

Education

Registered social worker (NB Association)

Job description

Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 9151818

Location: Fredericton area (Horizon), _Social Worker - Fredericton Area, New Brunswick - Casual

Competition #: 166464 External

Posted: September 17, 2026

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

Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026

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

Job Classification: Social Worker 1 (SW01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Casual

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

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.