Registered Social Worker

The Newly; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Fredericton is seeking a Registered Social Worker to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing individual trauma therapy and case management for clients facing complex mental health challenges. A Master's degree in Social Work is required along with 1-2 years of experience in the field. The position offers a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Four weeks annual vacation

Eight paid wellness days

Employer-paid health and dental premiums

Health & wellness spending account

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Social Worker required.
• Experience in mental health assessment and treatment is a strong asset.
• Ability to utilize EMDR or ART for PTSD treatment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma therapy using ART and EMDR.
• Conduct clinical assessments and facilitate psychoeducation groups.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on case management and client care.

Skills

Trauma therapy

Group facilitation

Case management

Mental health assessment

Addiction treatment

Communication in French

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Status: Part-time and Full-time available | Permanent

FTE: 0.5 - 1.0 (20 - 40 hours per week, flexible schedule)

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Location: The Newly Institute Fredericton Clinic (#6, 5 Acorn Street, Fredericton, NB)

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

The Newly Institute was founded to provide long‑lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. Our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Social Worker to join our multi‑disciplinary clinical team at our Fredericton clinic.

WHY JOIN THE NEWLY INSTITUTE?

You’ll work as a valued member of a collaborative, supportive team and contribute to a growing and dynamic organization.

Our total rewards package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Four weeks annual vacation
• Eight paid annual wellness days
• Employer‑paid health and dental benefit premiums
• Health & wellness spending account
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Regular team and community engagement events
• A stunning and inclusive work environment

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, the Registered Social Worker will be responsible for conducting intakes, case management, group facilitation, and providing therapy for individuals struggling with complex mental health conditions.

Following our rotational therapist model, you will work collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes, while sharing our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.

Client Care Accountabilities

• Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
• Conduct efficient and effective clinical client assessments (mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and addictions).
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on ACT, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and family support).
• Provide resource‑based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, or discharge planning.
• Assist in grounding and reflection post‑psychopharmacological treatment.
• Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
  • Post‑traumatic stress disorder
  • Psychological injury
  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Other mental health diagnoses

Team Collaboration Accountabilities

• Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with an interdisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with other therapists by sharing a client caseload, within a rotating therapist model.
• Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care.
• Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources.

Administrative Accountabilities

• Ensure same‑day completion of session notes.
• Complete assessment reports in a timely manner.
• Provide reporting to third parties and community referral sources.
• Attend relevant clinical meetings, including but not limited to WorkSafe NB (Return to Work) and other programs.
• Engagement in professional consults and supervision.

Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned.

Have you read this job opportunity, feel you meet the qualifications as a social worker, but you have some more questions? Please feel free to contact us via email at [e-mail] or give the clinic a call at [phone].

Background Check

Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.

WHAT YOU BRING

Experience

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working as a Registered Social Worker is required.
• 2+ years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is a strong asset.
• Experience treating complex PTSD is an asset.
• 2+ utilizing EMDR or ART for treatment of PTSD is an asset, or willingness to train
• Experience treating addiction is a strong asset.
• Experience with individual, group, and family counselling is an asset.
• Equivalences of experience may be considered.
• Ability to speak French is an asset

Education

• A Master’s degree in Social Work or related field is required.

Professional Registration/Designation

• An active registration with New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW) is required in Clinical Social Work
• Professional liability insurance is required.

Technical Competences

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Teams is required.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is an asset.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit‑based.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email [e-mail].

APPLICATION CLOSING

The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.