Social Worker I
Location: QUEENSWAY - Grand Falls Windsor Community Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor
Social Worker I
Central Zone - HCS MH Counselling - GFW
Temporary Full-time (Approximately 9 months)
40315DIF
Hours: 75 (8 hours, Shift Work; Days)
Salary: CGHP39 (CAD40.83 - CAD49.58 per hour)
Competition Number: VAC0012079
Posted Date: 2025-05-30
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Definition of Work:
The Social Worker I is a specialized clinical position that provides mental health, addictions, and concurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The successful candidate provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow up services in the context of an integrated mental health and addictions team process. The Social Worker I provides referral and follow up for clients to outside agencies both within and outside of the province; provides necessary liaison pertaining to treatment planning; consults with other professionals and community groups regarding programming and treatment issues; supports self-help as well as, consumer and caregiver initiatives.
The Social Worker I will also provide weekly Doorways counselling services and triage new referrals as required. The successful candidate will provide preventative services based on a population health approach.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Required Qualifications:
? Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
? Current registration with NLCSW.
? 2 years current experience (within the last 5 years) in an addictions and/or mental health setting.
? Demonstrated knowledge of best Practice Standards, as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling and evaluation.
? Demonstrated ability in case management principles, skill assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming and delivery methods.
? Demonstrated analytical, as well as, oral and written communication skills.
? Demonstrated independence, initiative and ability to work with others.
? A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class IV drivers license.
? Use of a private vehicle.
? Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
? Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
? A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.
Preferred qualifications:
? A Master?s Degree in Social Work.
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