Social Worker (Masters)- Schools Plus (CSAP)- Mental Health and Addictions

Social Worker (Masters)- Schools Plus (CSAP)- Mental Health and Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Posting Closing Date: 31-Oct-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration. Join a diverse team of professionals providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including mental health and addictions.

About The Opportunity

The social worker will report to the Manager of Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Addiction Services and provide school mental health services directly in designated Schools Plus schools (NDA, Cheticamp, and Etoile de L’Acadie, Sydney). Responsibilities include creating and providing evidence-based educational presentations on mental health topics, conducting assessments, and acting as a liaison between clients, schools, and mental health services.

About You

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

• Master's in social work with a specialization in clinical mental health or addictions treatment for children, adolescents, and families.
• Eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a mental health environment for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Proven expertise in behavior management principles and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 for assessing and diagnosing mental health disorders in children.
• Experience in conducting mental health assessments and implementing evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong skills in evaluating students' social, emotional, and academic competencies.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive psychoeducational assessment reports.
• Consultation experience with teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Hours

• Permanent Part Time (50%); 37.5 Hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$37.31 - $49.05 Hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

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