Job Description

Req ID: 145992
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: MHA CZ Mental Health Court Program
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Nov-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Program Description:

The Nova Scotia Mental Health Court works with people with mental disorders who are in conflict with the law. The Mental Health Court also maintains a Court Monitored Drug Treatment Program which offers alternative criminal sentences for people charged with crimes related to their opioid addiction. Participation in the Mental Health Court is voluntary. It is for adults (persons 18 years of age and older) with mental health and substance use issues charged with a criminal offence within the jurisdiction of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia.

The Court\'s mission is to help participants connect to services, develop rehabilitation plans, and improve their well-being and living situations in order to decrease their likelihood of reoffending. The Mental Health Court Program has a dedicated judge and a team comprised of a crown attorney, a defense counsel (N.S. Legal Aid), a probation officer and mental health clinicians (registered nurse, social worker, and consultation to psychologist and psychiatrist).

Responsibilities:
The clinical social worker reports to designated Manager of the Central Zone Mental Health and Addictions Program and his/her work is directed by the Mental Health Court Program. The clinical social worker works within an inter-professional team and utilizes discipline specific skills, knowledge, related experience and abilities to provide screening assessment, case management and follow-up supports to individuals who are before the court. The incumbent must be able to work within deadlines set by the court and to work effectively with other members of the team to meet evidence-driven standards care provision. This position is the key liaison to the Court Monitored Drug Treatment Program for the MHCP.

This position is based in Dartmouth and requires travel to meet with court participants, families and related service providers.

About You

• Master\'s degree in Social Worker from an accredited School of Social Work
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum of 2 years related clinical experience required in working with people with mental health and addictions
• Experience working with people with mental illness and or substance use disorder (alcohol, opioid, etc.) required
• Experience with Mental Health Case Management and Crisis Intervention required
• Previous experience working in Mental Health Court or equivalent setting preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of person-centered mental health and addictions interventions, practice methods and professional skills
• Experience in the coordination and development of person-centred care plans
• Comprehensive understanding of community based services and resources is an asset
• Experience working with diverse population including vulnerable and marginalized population
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislations
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Ability to function autonomously and within the inter-professional team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skills of collaboration, consultation, liaise and negotiation with clients/family, team members, justice service providers, community support services, inpatient services, and other partners
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail)
• Demonstrates flexibility and versatility
• Ability to work irregular hours and under pressure to meet deadlines

Hours

• Long Assignment Full Time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Incentives

$36.59 - $48.10 hourly

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

\xe2\x80\x8bAs per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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