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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Dartmouth, NS

2d•CA$28 - CA$34•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker (PSRW) works in inpatient and community settings. The PSRW provides holistic care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to achieve success and satisfaction in accordance with their personal values and goals. PSRW supports, educates and assists clients in the areas of daily living, working, learning and socialization, and facilitates an environment that fosters client participation and independence. The PSRW participates as an active member of an interdisciplinary team and practices in accordance with the Recovery Model and Psychosocial Rehabilitation. The PSRW demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the NSH and conducts responsibilities in accordance with NSH policy and procedures, NSH Code of Conduct and Provincial Mental Health Standards.

Requirements

Two-year diploma in a Human Services Program, Disability Management or equivalent program
Demonstrated accountability, good judgement and decision-making skills
Strong clients focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
Demonstrated communication, conflict resolution skills, collaboration and teamwork skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills
Computer skills including email and word processing
Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
Travel is required

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience preferred
Experience working with people with serious and persistent illnesses, including psychotic disorders, as well as individuals with complex needs and comorbidities such as substance use disorders preferred
Knowledge of mental illness, especially psychosis and severe and persistent mental illness an asset
Knowledge of community resources and psychosocial rehabilitation
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Provides holistic care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to achieve success and satisfaction in accordance with their personal values and goals.
Supports, educates and assists clients in the areas of daily living, working, learning and socialization.
Facilitates an environment that fosters client participation and independence.
Participates as an active member of an interdisciplinary team.
Practices in accordance with the Recovery Model and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the NSH.
Conducts responsibilities in accordance with NSH policy and procedures, NSH Code of Conduct and Provincial Mental Health Standards.