Health Care Social Worker B (bachelors) Central Intake - Mental Health & Addictions

Capital District Health Authority

Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $36.58 - $48.53 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Mental health and addictions intake
Clinical triage and risk assessment
Motivational interviewing skills
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions.
  • The Health Care Social Worker will facilitate access to mental health and addiction services, provide brief supportive counselling, and act as a liaison between community resources and Mental Health & Addictions teams.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions.

Salary

Base: $36.58 - $48.53 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, defined benefit pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mental Health and Addictions intake
  • Clinical triage and risk assessment
  • Motivational interviewing skills
  • Screening and triaging tools
  • Crisis support and de-escalation
  • Knowledge of harm reduction strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Cultural sensitivity and competency
  • Recovery-oriented practice
  • Patient and family-centered care
  • Competency in French language
  • Community resource liaison
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work
  • Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
  • Three years licensed experience in Mental Health and Addictions
  • Experience with substance use/gambling concerns
  • Knowledge of DSM
  • Commitment to complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid courses

Work Rights

Not specified

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