Health Care Social Worker (Bachelors) -Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Bridgewater, NS

8d•CA$35 - CA$47•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager – Opioid Recovery Program, Mental Health & Addictions, Social Worker provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by Opioid Use Disorder and other concurrent mental and substance use disorders. The Social Worker may be working in both clinic and community settings providing a wide range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment. This position will play a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community. They must be knowledgeable and use evidence based psychosocial interventions (e.g. MI, SRP, CBT), principles of harm reduction, and community development. They will serve as a resource to colleagues, clients and family members and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW)
Two years’ (post-BSW) related clinical experience
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources/ programs and community development methods
A high degree of proficiency in screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment
An ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships within health care and the community at large
Knowledge and experience with brief intervention strategies, solution focused approaches, motivational interviewing skills and client engagement strategies
Knowledge and experience with trauma informed care approach
Previous experience working with a significant amount of autonomy ensuring the plan of care is being fully articulated and work collaboratively with the care teams when adjustments are needed
Experienced in offering supportive brief intervention strategies focuses on harm reduction and recovery
A working knowledge of the DSM and experience in utilizing screening and triaging tools
Travel is required, must have access to reliable transportation
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

Provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by Opioid Use Disorder and other concurrent mental and substance use disorders.
Works in both clinic and community settings providing screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment.
Plays a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the community.
Serves as a resource to colleagues, clients and family members.
Creates and enriches linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.