Job Description

Temporary Full-time Until 31 March 2025, With Possibility of Extension
Social Worker I - Mental Health and Addictions
127 Montana Drive, Stephenville, NL

Duties: This position requires the management of complex, multi-needs cases based on current theory and methods of intervention for clients experiencing a wide variety of mental health issues. The position demands specialized social work skills in the areas of clinical assessment, risk management, and clinical intervention with children, adolescents, adults and families. Intervention services include intensive therapeutic counselling for individuals, families and groups. The position also requires that this advanced knowledge be used to develop and facilitate professional education, clinical consultation, community awareness-raising activities, advocacy, and prevention initiatives.

Required Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of theoretical approaches and methods for intensive intervention with people experiencing mental health issues is required. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability in the areas of individual, family, and group counselling in these specialized fields. Knowledge of group dynamics, interventions, therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in mental health is required. Effective teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. The required knowledge and proven abilities for this position would have been acquired through experience in mental health and addictions. Experience working in an interdisciplinary community-based mental health setting would be an asset. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. A Master's Degree is preferred. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is a requirement for this position.

Note: Travel may be required. The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.

Please Note: If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered for this competition.

** While the primary function of this position is to support operations of Adult Mental Health Services, the Social Worker I may be involved in assessment, treatment, follow up and support of individuals with mental health and addictions needs throughout various mental health and addictions programs and services.
Hours of Work: 75 Hours per pay period
0830-1630 Hours, Monday to Friday
Flexible work schedule.
Salary Scale: $37.94 to $42.46 per Hour
Competition Number: WH-2024001425 (Two Positions)
Competition Closing Date: Until Filled
Recruiter Name: Larry Boyles

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.

To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email [email protected]. Note: This email address does not accept applications.

Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.