DEPARTMENT: Mental Health and Addiction - Child and Youth Services - Campbellton

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent supports a multidisciplinary team within the Child-Youth teams in implementing single session therapy (SST) / one-at-a-time therapy (OAAT) based on the Stepped Care Model. The incumbent also provides clinical direction and coordination of services in conjunction with the initiative. The incumbent is responsible for providing direct services to clients (children and adolescents) with a mental health or addiction issue. In addition, the incumbent keeps up-to-date on the various community resources available and facilitates access to those resources by the client, family and natural support network. The incumbent ensures that professionals meet professional practice standards and follow the policies and procedures in force. The incumbent works closely with the clinical coordinators and the manager of the program to ensure that the model runs smoothly. The position's duties also include assessment, treatment, establishment of a helping relationship, crisis intervention, case management and prevention. These duties may be expanded based on initiatives planned by the Department of Health.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Member in good standing of the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW);
• At least three years' clinical experience in mental health and/or addiction services with children/youth;
• Training on the Stepped Care Model as well as single session therapy / one-at-a-time therapy or willingness to complete this training within a reasonable timeframe;
• Good knowledge of computer tools and office automation applications or willingness to learn how to use them;
• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and organizational communication skills;
• Strong collaborative and team spirit;
• Ability to set priorities and tolerate stress;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Flexibility, sound judgment and initiative;
• Good motivation and enthusiasm;
• Adherence to changes;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.
  

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.