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Zone: Western Zone
Location: WH Mental Health & Addiction Services

Social Worker III
Western Zone - Mental Hlth SV
Permanent Full-time
85825POS
Hours
(8 hours, Other Shift; Days, Evenings)

0830-1630 Hours; Flexible work schedule required.

Salary CGCH43 (CAD45.48 - CAD56.13 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004198
Posted Date 2024-11-25
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
DUTIES: The successful incumbent will provide specialized services for children, youth and adults affected by sexual abuse and other forms of trauma including family violence based on current theory and best practices. This will include clinical assessments and intervention using advanced skills and specialized knowledge in the area of trauma informed practice. The incumbent will utilize advanced counseling skills for the development of therapeutic relationships and offer service through individual, family, group intervention, crisis intervention and advocacy. This position will provide regional consultation to internal and external partners; including partnering with professional groups and communities in the delivery of skills-orientated education/intervention/prevention programming specific to sexual abuse and other forms of violence.

QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the area of trauma therapy, teaching and health promotion is required. The incumbent must have demonstrated competency in interdisciplinary collaboration, advocacy and strong decision making skills. The incumbent must demonstrate considerable analytical and facilitation skills together with strong written and oral communication and organizational skills. The required knowledge and abilities for this position would normally have been acquired through progressively responsible work in the area of Mental Health and Addictions in an interdisciplinary service delivery model. Graduation with a Master's Degree in Social Work is required, supplemented by at least (5) five years of related mental health and addictions experience. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

If there is no suitable candidate with the required qualifications, consideration will be given to individuals currently enrolled in a master's program and completion of the program within 5 years.

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

Competition Number: 1558804229
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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