Health Care Social Worker B (Bachelors) Central Intake - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Dartmouth, NS

8d•CA$37 - CA$49•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Provincial Manager - Intake Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Program, the Health Care Social Worker position is responsible for facilitation of intake for MHA services. This is a provincial centralized telephone access service for Mental Health and Addictions Intake in Nova Scotia. This includes the utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation, and information sharing. The Health Care Social Worker is responsible for facilitation of access into and out of Mental Health & Addiction. The Health Care Social Worker will build working relationships, assist with problem solving and support individuals while they learn to self-navigate the health care system. The Health Care Social Worker reduces barriers thatprevent clients from getting treatment/support by identifying client needs and directing them to sources of support. The Health Care Social Worker will provide support and referral to ancillary support services for individuals needing assistance for their mental health and/or substance use/gambling. The Health Care Social Worker will act as a liaison between community resources and MHA and will remain knowledgeable of community resources, as well as Mental Health & Addictions teams and resources to ensure the best care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required
Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required
Three years of related licensed experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a health care setting
Experience working with individuals with Mental Health and/or substance use/gambling concerns
High degree of motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques
Experience utilizing screening and triaging tools
Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs and community development methods
Demonstrated knowledge of recovery-oriented practice & patient and family-centered care
Working knowledge of DSM
Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support using appropriate methods when needed
Demonstrated knowledge of cultural sensitivity and cultural competency

Nice To Haves

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Mental Health First Aid an asset, or committing to complete these courses
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitation of intake for MHA services through a provincial centralized telephone access service.
Utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition.
Provision of brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation.
Consultation and information sharing.
Facilitation of access into and out of Mental Health & Addiction.
Building working relationships, assisting with problem solving and supporting individuals in self-navigating the health care system.
Reducing barriers that prevent clients from getting treatment/support by identifying client needs and directing them to sources of support.
Providing support and referral to ancillary support services for individuals needing assistance for their mental health and/or substance use/gambling.
Acting as a liaison between community resources and MHA.
Remaining knowledgeable of community resources, as well as Mental Health & Addictions teams and resources to ensure the best care.