Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) - 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 seeks a Health Care Social Worker to aid in the intake for Mental Health and Addictions services. The role involves screening, triage, and facilitating connections between clients and community resources. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and has at least three years of related experience. A supportive benefits package is included for successful candidates.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Three years of licensed experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a health care setting.
• Experience with individuals having Mental Health or substance use concerns.
• Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate intake for Mental Health and Addictions services via a centralized telephone service.
• Build working relationships and assist clients in navigating the health care system.
• Act as a liaison between community resources and Mental Health & Addictions teams.

Skills

Motivational interviewing skills

Crisis support methods

Cultural sensitivity

Advocacy

Knowledge of harm reduction strategies

Community awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

Tools

Screening and triaging tools

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Overview

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, reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care, 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 province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with nightlife to quaint towns with trails. The work-life balance of a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have time to explore the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Provincial Manager - Intake Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Program, the Health Care Social Worker is responsible for facilitation of intake for MHA services. This is a provincial centralized telephone access service for Mental Health and Addictions Intake in Nova Scotia. This includes screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation and information sharing. The Health Care Social Worker facilitates access into and out of Mental Health & Addictions, builds working relationships, assists with problem solving, and supports individuals as they learn to self-navigate the health care system. The role reduces barriers to treatment by identifying client needs and directing them to sources of support, provides support and referral to ancillary services, and acts as a liaison between community resources and MHA, staying knowledgeable of community resources and Mental Health & Addictions teams to ensure the best care.

About You

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required
• Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required
• Three years of related licensed experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a health care setting
• Experience working with individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use/gambling concerns
• High degree of motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques
• Experience utilizing screening and triaging tools
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
• Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs and community development methods
• Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice & patient and family-centered care
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid is an asset or committing to complete these courses
• Working knowledge of DSM
• Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support using appropriate methods when needed
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural sensitivity and cultural competency
• 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

Permanent Full-Time; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

36.58 - $47.35 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Lotus Notes
• Advocacy
• Apache Tomcat
• Informatica
• Interpretation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 36 - 47