Social Worker I

NL Health Services - 699 Jobs

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Full-time

Experienced

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Flexible Work

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Zone: Western Zone
Location: BR - Boone's Road

Social Worker I
Western Zone - Mental Hlth CB
Permanent Full-time
85700POS
Hours
75 (8 hours; Days)

0830-1630 Hours; Monday to Friday.

Flexible hours are required.

Salary CGCH39 (CAD40.07 - CAD48.73 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0005144
Posted Date 2024-12-16
Closing Date 2024-12-23
Demands, duties, qualifications 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 primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced, community-based group social work intervention through therapeutic and psycho-educational groups to individuals and families who are affected by mental health issuess. The position demands specialized social work skills in the areas of clinical assessment, risk management, and clinical interventions. 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.

REQUIRED 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. Knowledge of group dynamics, interventions, therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in mental health is required. Effective teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience working in an interdisciplinary community-based mental health setting would be an asset. 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. A Master's Degree is preferred. 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.

Competition Number: 1704609957

Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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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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