Social Worker / Travailleur social en santé mentale et en dépendances dans les écoles(Bonus [...]

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a school-based clinician to join their SchoolsPlus team. The position involves delivering mental health services, requiring a Masters in Social Work and experience in child and adolescent mental health. The clinician will engage in therapy, provide support for school reintegration, and work closely with families and school staff. Additional benefits include a signing bonus and relocation assistance, emphasizing inclusive hiring practices.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $7000

Relocation Assistance of $5000

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with NSCSW.
• Minimum two years post-masters clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health.
• CPR Level C or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultation services to children and families.
• Provide individual and group therapies.
• Support reintegration to school following treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethical principles

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Department / Program : School Mental Health Mental Health And Addictions

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

Start Date : ASAP

Compensation : $ 37.3118 - $ 50.7666 / hour

Closing Date : June 12 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time)

Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $7000. The position also qualifies for a Relocation Assistance of $5000. (There is a Return of Service Agreement attached to these bonuses).

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. We focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talent, celebrate successes, and promote collaboration in modern facilities or virtually from home. We are committed to values-driven work and offer enhanced benefits and wellness programs. Our community engagement emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming all applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA, and others to apply.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager for IWK School Mental Health Services, the school-based clinician will work as part of the SchoolsPlus team to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultation services to children, youth, families, and staff within a designated Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP) family of schools.

The clinician will practice the principles of CAPA (Choice and Partnership Approach), focusing on early identification and intervention for mental health and addictions issues. Responsibilities include providing individual and group therapies, referrals to Mental Health and Addictions Services, supporting reintegration to school following treatment, and offering education and consultation to school staff. The clinician will also incorporate prevention and health promotion into clinical practice, contribute to programming, and participate in evaluation research.

Services are provided throughout the year, including summer and school holidays, based on client and system needs.

Hours of Work

37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with flexibility depending on caseload.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required.
• Registered or eligible for registration/licensure with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) required.
• Minimum two (2) years post-masters clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health services required.
• CPR Level C or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the last 12 months required.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments using DSM formulations required.
• Experience with psychotherapeutic approaches such as CBT, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing required.
• Proven skills in group facilitation and treatment required.
• Training in group treatments like Connect Parenting, Incredible Years, Friends for Life, Cool Kids, COPE preferred.
• Proficiency in English and French (oral and written) required.
• Training in cultural competency preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional boundaries, judgment, empathy, teamwork, and ethical principles required.
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies required.
• Effective time management and disciplined self-organization required, including documentation standards.
• Commitment to family-centered care required.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required.

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Please Note : Internal applicants should apply through the internal careers page. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Additional Notes

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to unionized employees. Successful applicants should clarify seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements prior to acceptance. Employment is conditional upon background checks and credential verification.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified persons to apply, including Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA individuals.