Upper River Valley Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1154854

Horizon Health Network; River Valley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Woodstock, NB seeks a Social Worker 1 (SW01) to join an interdisciplinary team providing social work services to clients, families and communities within addictions and mental health. This role involves assessment, care planning, advocacy and collaboration.

English required; NB Association registration in good standing is mandatory. The position offers a permanent full-time schedule within a flexible treatment team setting.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups.
• Coordinating services and advocating for clients.
• Providing emergency/crisis intervention/stabilization services.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation.
• Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community.
• Responding to community needs and participating in capacity building initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Group Facilitation

Interpersonal Relations

Problem Solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Registered with NB Association of Social Workers

Job description

Upper River Valley Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1154854

Location: Upper River Valley area (Horizon), _Social Worker - Upper River Valley Area - Woodstock , New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time

Competition #: 165741 External

Posted: August 27, 2026

Closes: September 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: September 14, 2026

Location: Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team

Woodstock Addiction and Mental Health Services ~ Upper River Valley ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Social Worker 1 (SW01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 35.5897 to 48.3956 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health, is responsible for working within an interdisciplinary team to provide a full range of social work services to clients, their families and communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for:

• Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans
• Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups
• Coordinating services and advocating for clients
• Providing emergency/crisis intervention/stabilization services
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community
• Responding to community needs (including schools and other populations/groups) and participating in capacity building initiatives

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment: http://skyline/EmploymentBenefits/Pages/Terms-of-your-Employment-.aspx

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Communication
• Flexibility
• Group Facilitation
• Interpersonal Relations
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.