Social Worker III

Hours:

75 (8 hours; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

0830 - 1630 Hours

Flexible work schedule is required for potential evenings and weekends. Shift work may be required.

Salary: CGCH43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0030002

Posted Date: 2026-10-09

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Duties: The Social Worker III works extensively with the Youth population by providing Counseling Services in designated schools across the Western Zone in keeping with the single session model of care. The provision of Single Session Walk- In Clinics is identified as one component of a range of services to be offered in all four regional health authorities in the province in Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. This position reports to the Mental Health & Addictions Program Manager responsible for the service.

The Social Worker III is a specialized clinical position that provides mental health, addictions, and concurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. This position provides single-session therapy using a broad range of brief interventions and postmodern theoretical frameworks while conducting a professional analysis of complex situations.

This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment. The Social Worker utilizes a variety of skills including clinical counseling, case management, assessment and critical thinking skills. The social worker will work and liaise collaboratively with the schools, families and other community agencies in the region.

When school is not in session, the Social Worker will provide counselling services at designated MH&A offices in the area and through E Mental Health technologies. They will also be expected to complete triages of new referrals and other duties as required. The successful candidate will provide preventative and outreach services based on a population health approach.

The Social Worker will also be expected to provide field instruction for Social Work students where needed. This position may be involved in the delivery of a range of Mental Health & Addictions services including the offering of individual, group and family therapy. The successful candidate will be committed to partner with all team members to improve worker and client safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements.

Travel throughout the region is required.

Qualifications: Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required.
• Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers.
• Five (5) of the past seven (7) years of recent related mental health and addiction experience.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills, advanced intervention skills, and therapy experience with individuals, couples, groups, and families, clinical practice evaluation, and research design methodology.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in assessment, case management principles, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming and delivery methods, analytical/critical thinking, organizational, leadership, supervision and oral/written communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best Practice Standards, as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling and evaluation.
• Demonstrated independence, initiative and ability to work with others
• A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 driver’s license.
• Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

Please note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.