Social Worker, CMHA, Newcomer Service

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

Job summary

IWK Health is seeking a Masters prepared Social Worker for a permanent, full-time position in Dartmouth, focusing on community mental health for newcomers. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based treatment and interventions in a team-based clinic setting, working with children, youth, and families. This position also offers the chance to engage in meaningful work while promoting equity and inclusion within diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years post-master's clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and needs specific to newcomer populations is essential.
• Multilingual skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evidence-based treatment for children, youth, and families.
• Provide individual and family therapy, group interventions.
• Supervise students and in-home support workers.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural humility

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

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: July 2025

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $39.3919 - $53.5968 /hour

Closing Date: July 03, 2025 (Applications 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 approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship, celebrating successes, and fostering collaboration in modern facilities or virtually from home.

We are committed to promoting an anti-racist environment and addressing discrimination. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people, we acknowledge the diverse communities we serve, including First Nation, African Nova Scotian, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ communities. We strive to eliminate barriers and build trust through ongoing efforts in equity and inclusion.

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, focusing on newcomer mental health. The role involves assessment, evidence-based treatment, and intervention with children, youth, and families up to 19 years old, in ambulatory settings. Responsibilities include individual and family therapy, group interventions, and supervision of students and in-home support workers.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some evening work and flexibility required. Travel between sites may be necessary.

Your Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work
• Registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers
• Minimum two (2) years post-master's clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health (preferred)
• Experience working with newcomers (preferred)
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and needs specific to newcomer populations
• Understanding of migration and settlement experiences
• Cultural humility and competence
• Experience in individual/family therapy and group interventions
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Knowledge of child welfare and mental health disorders (anxiety, mood, trauma, etc.)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI) preferred
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and insurance
• Lived experience as a newcomer (preferred)
• Multilingual skills are an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews/testing. If invited, you may request accommodations during assessments.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to unionized employees. Clarify seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements prior to accepting employment.

Employment offers are conditional upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.