Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Foundation Health Centre is currently seeking a talented Social Worker to join our well established and growing team.

Foundation Health Centre is a locally owned and operated multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Fredericton.

The clinic was established by an experienced team of healthcare professionals. Our primary goal is to provide comprehensive and quality healthcare services to referred clients within one facility.

Combining easy access to a client centered service delivery model the clinic’s mission is to improve each client’s quality of life while delivering first rate client service.

Why work with us :

Our team has a reputation for providing superior health services that positively impacts our clients’ lives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

We provide a professional atmosphere where team members’ unique expertise is respected, valued, and nurtured in a collaborative approach to make a positive difference for our clientele.

Location : Fredericton, NB

Position Summary :

The Social Worker (SW) provides therapy services to individuals who have complex mental health illnesses and medical conditions, to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

Aid in the resolution of complex psychosocial issues to a wide range of clients by undertaking a varied caseload and administering a multitude of counselling methods.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Assess clients by utilizing an evidence-based approach, reviewing records, gathering information relevant to the situation, interviewing the client, and determining suitability of services to ensure mental health and wellness issues important to the client are addressed.
• Plan outcome oriented therapy services by collaborating with the client, caregivers / family and other health care providers
• Establish and prioritize expected outcomes; discuss service implementation options; and determine sources and duration of service to meet identified short and long-term client goals.
• Use knowledge, skills and expertise in the area of professional practice to independently manage a complex caseload.
• Participate or lead inter-agency and / or multidisciplinary team case management coordination as required.
• Provide education and counseling to clients / families regarding the functional and rehabilitation issues of clients in the areas of behavior and development, personal life, education, leisure and work;
• Provide information and guidance to other caregivers, health service providers, staff and other community agencies as required.

Skills Required include :

• Experience assigning and treating an adult population with clinical depression, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, social anxiety, OCD, pain management and trauma
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behavior and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program / area.
• Basic understanding of trauma-informed care
• Basic computer literacy, knowledge of clinical standardized tests and measures.

Qualifications :

• Masters of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Current full registration with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW)
• Recent, related experience working in a psychiatric or counselling setting with individuals who have complex mental health issues or equivalent.

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

For more information on Foundation Health please visit our website at http : / / www.foundationhealthcentre.com

We thank all applicants for your interest in Foundation Health.