Social Worker - Supervised Community Care Liaison (SS01)

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health - Adult Program

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

JOB TYPE: Permanent part-time

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Spoken French and English essential and written French or English

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:The incumbent supports psychiatrists and inpatient and outpatient care teams in facilitating the development and implementation of Supervised Community Care (SCC) plans. They provide guidance and support regarding various aspects of creating an SCC plan and work with all SCC stakeholders to ensure the process is followed including completing necessary forms, providing documentation, accessing expert advice, and facilitating the development of a comprehensive community treatment plan that addresses each individual's treatment and support needs. They may refer patients for long-term support services as part of the treatment plan. Related tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Member in good standing of the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers;
• Experience in mental health or addiction treatment, an asset;
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or or obtain it according to the established schedule;
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with the community network;
• Ability to facilitate group sessions for clients;
• Proficiency with computer tools;
• Clinical judgment and strong analytical reasoning skills;
• Leadership and sound decision-making abilities;
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities;
• Valid driver's licence and availability to use one's own vehicle for work-related duties;
• Availability to travel within the designated zone;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physically able 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.