Social Worker, CMHA, Newcomer Service

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Masters prepared Social Worker to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on newcomer mental health, providing essential support to children and youth in a community clinic. The Social Worker will engage in individual and family therapy, deliver evidence-based group interventions, and work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while promoting an inclusive and supportive environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering wellness and equity in care for all communities.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work and registration required.
• 2+ years clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical work with children, youth, and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Humility

Case Management

Individual Therapy

Group Interventions

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Registered with Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers

Job description

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Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 197307

Department/Program: Shared Care Clinic , Mental Health And Addictions

Location: Dartmouth (New clinic at Mic Mac Mall)

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date: May 2025

Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ 39.3919 - $ 53.5968 /hour

Closing Date: May 09, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Community Mental Health, the Masters prepared Social Worker will work as part of an interdisciplinary team within Community Mental Health in a community based clinic, with a focus on newcomer mental health. The Social Worker works collaboratively with team members from Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Recreation Therapy and Psychiatry team, to see, assess and provide evidenced based treatment and intervention. The Social Worker will work with children, youth and families, deliver care to children and youth up to 19 years of age in an ambulatory setting. This is done in accordance with the mission, philosophies and vision of the IWK Health Centre. Interventions and follow-up may be provided utilizing a direct, consultative or supervisory approach. Responsibilities include clinical work with children, youth and their families, with an emphasis on individual and family therapy as well as delivery of evidence based group interventions. Teaching and clinical supervision of students and in-home support workers is an expectation in the MSW role in CMH.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some evening work and flexibility required depending on caseload. Travel between sites as needed is required.

Your Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required.
• Registered for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers required.
• Minimum two (2) years post masters clinical experience working in child and adolescent mental health services preferred.
• Minimum (2) year experience working with newcomers preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health disorders and needs specific to newcomer populations.
• Demonstrated understanding of experiences of migration and settlement.
• Demonstrated ability to practice with cultural humility and competence in practice.
• Demonstrated experience in individual/family therapy.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of evidence-based group interventions.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in case management and community liaison.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated skills in organization and time management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the child welfare system and knowledge of mental health disorders, including anxiety, mood, disruptive behavior disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI) preferred
• Candidates must have a valid Nova Scotia Drivers License, regular use of a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance.
• Lived experience as a newcomer preferred.
• Competency and ability to provide care in other languages an asset.
  
  

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

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This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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