Job Description
Temporary Full-time Until 31 December 2023, With Possibility of Extension
Social Worker I - Mental Health and Addictions
Deer Lake, NL
Western Health currently requires the services of a Social Worker I on a temporary basis for the Mental Health and Addictions, Population Health Branch in the Deer Lake/White Bay area. The Social Worker I may be involved in assessment, treatment follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced, community-based clinical social work intervention to children, adolescents, adults and families who are affected by mental health issues. This position is responsible for program planning, implementation and evaluation and provides community awareness, education and advocacy to agencies, the public and client groups. This position operates within the Primary Health Care Model. Duties will be performed both independently and as part of a team of mental health and addictions professionals.
Duties: This position requires the management of complex, multi-need cases based on current theory and methods of intervention for clients experiencing a wide variety of mental health and addictions problems/issues. The position demands specialized social work skills in the areas of clinical assessment, risk management, and clinical intervention with children, adolescents, adults and families. Intervention services include intensive therapeutic counselling for individuals, families and groups. The position also requires that this advanced knowledge be used to develop and facilitate professional education, clinical consultation, community awareness-raising activities, advocacy and prevention initiatives. This position may provide traveling clinics.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced knowledge of theoretical approaches and methods for intensive intervention with people experiencing mental health and /or addictions issues is required. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability in the areas of individual, family and group counselling in these specialized fields. Specific knowledge and experience in the areas of program planning, research methods, problem-solving and community development is required. The required knowledge and proven abilities for this position would normally have been acquired through progressively responsible experience in the area of mental health and addictions. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Master's Degree preferred. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.
Note: While the primary function of this position is to support operations of the Deer Lake/White Bay area, the Social Worker I may be involved in assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services.
**A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this competition.
Hours of Work: 75 Hours per pay period
0830-1630 Hours; Monday to Friday; Flexible hours required.
Salary Scale: $37.20 to $41.63 per Hour
Competition Number: WH-2023000862
Competition Closing Date: 20 July 2023
Recruiter Name: Megan Mahar
Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
A resume and supporting documentation is required. Applicants who do not provide this information will not be considered for this opportunity.
To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email erecruit@westernhealth.nl.ca.
Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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