Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health And Addictions

Capital District Health Authority

Chipman, Western Zone, CA
Base: $35.83 - $46.37 hourly; developmental scale:...
On-site
Community outreach and navigation
Evidence based psychosocial interventions
Harm reduction principles
The Community Outreach Worker provides a range of clinical services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management, and individual and group treatment for adults affected by Opioid Use Disorder

Job Summary

  • The Community Outreach Worker provides a range of clinical services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management, and individual and group treatment for adults affected by Opioid Use Disorder.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.
  • Nova Scotia Health is committed to diversity and encourages qualified applicants from Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to apply.

Matching Summary

The Community Outreach Worker provides a range of clinical services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management, and individual and group treatment for adults affected by Opioid Use Disorder.

Salary

Base: $35.83 - $46.37 hourly; Developmental scale: $34.80 - $43.30 hourly; Benefits: health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Community outreach and navigation
  • Evidence based psychosocial interventions
  • Harm reduction principles
  • Group facilitation skills
  • Conflict resolution experience
  • Flexible work schedule including evenings
  • Travel required

Nice-to-have

  • Multidisciplinary team participation
  • Competencies in other languages
  • High computer software knowledge
  • Community development expertise
  • Advocacy and resource coordination

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
  • Registration with NSCSW
  • Minimum one year post BSW experience
  • Non-violent crisis intervention training
  • Standard First Aid and CPR certification
  • Suicide risk assessment and intervention training
  • Mental Health First Aid certification
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Work Rights

Not specified

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