Community Outreach Worker - Mental Health & Addictions

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager - Adult Outpatient, Mental Health & Addictions, the Community Outreach Worker provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected mental and substance use disorders. The Community Outreach Worker may be working in both clinic and community settings providing a wide range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management / navigation, individual and group treatment. This position will play a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community. They must be knowledgeable and use evidence based psychosocial interventions (e.g. MI, SRP, CBT), principles of harm reduction, and community development. They will serve as a resource to colleagues, clients and family members and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Registered or eligible with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum of one year (post BSW) clinical experience in Mental Health & Addictions
• Screening and risk assessment skills, including Suicide Risk Assessment
• Working knowledge of DSM
• High degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidenced based plan of care
• Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support
• Group facilitation skills
• Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients / families
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Incentives

XX.XX - $XX.XX Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

This position is currently eligible for a Market Adjustment of approximately $XXX.XX biweekly. Eligibility for a Market Adjustment is reviewed periodically.