Social Worker I
NL Health Services - 894 emplois
Newfoundland and Labrador
Détails de l'emploi :
Location: FRDL - Farm Road, Deer Lake
Social Worker I
HCS Mental Health CB
Permanent Full-time
NAPE HP
85695POS
Hours:
75 (8 hours; Days)
Occasionally other hours - as required
Salary: CGCH39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour)
Competition Number: VAC0030115
Posted Date: 2026-10-21
Closing Date: 2026-10-29
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.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced, community-based clinical social work intervention to children, adolescents, adults and families who are affected by mental health issues. This position is responsible for program planning, implementation, and evaluation and provides community awareness, education and advocacy to agencies, the public or client groups. This position operates within the Primary Health Care Model. Duties will be performed both independently and as part of a team of mental health and addictions professionals.
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. This position may provide traveling clinics.
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. Specific knowledge and experience in the areas of program planning, research methods, problem solving, and community development is required. The required knowledge and proven abilities for this position would normally have been acquired through progressively responsible experience in the area of mental health and addictions. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Master’s Degree preferred. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers.
Please Note:
- The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment.
- A Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
- If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications other levels of experience and training may be considered.
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