Job Description

Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 184194
Department/Program: Adaptive Mentalizing Based Integrative T, Mental Health And Addictions
Location: BedfordType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 8 months x 1 position(s)
Start Date: August 2024
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $37.3118 - $50.7666 /hour
Closing Date: July 16, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other\'s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi\'kma\'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi\'kmaq people. Working in Mi\'kma\'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityReporting to the Manager of Tier 4 Outreach Services, Mental Health and Addictions, the Masters prepared Social Worker will ensure the provision of evidence-based treatment and care coordination for high-risk youth within the Mental Health and Addictions program. Using an Adaptive Mentalizing Based Integrative Treatment (AMBIT) approach, the incumbent will support the youth\'s existing treatment teams and system partners to facilitate the coordination of service providers in order to promote the adaptive functioning of the youth. The social worker will provide direct and/or consultative services with clients, their families, support networks, and community partners, utilizing evidence-based approaches and interventions. The Clinical Social Worker will be responsible to liaise with a wide range of health and human service providers and government services with an emphasis on building collaborative partnerships, facilitating resource acquisition, and advocate for appropriate resources to meet the client\'s needs using the family-centred care model. This position will support program development and evaluation activities. The position will be based in Halifax and may require regular local and provincial travel to meet clients and families and stakeholders.Hours of WorkMonday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm. Some evening work as neededYour Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work and two (2) years related clinical experience working with youth as a Masters Prepared Social Worker required.
• Professional registration (in good standing) or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers required.
• Clinical experience in a variety of treatment modalities in a community mental health and addictions setting required. Forensic experience an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and treatment of child and youth mental health and addictions required. Knowledge and experience with DSM-IV an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding of community-based services and resources required
• Demonstrated understanding of the child welfare system
• Experience in the coordination and development of client-centred care plans and functional understanding of and experience in Mental Health Case Management and Crisis Intervention required.
• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, consultation, liaise and negotiation with clients/family, team members, service providers, community support services, inpatient services, and other partners.
• Ability to function autonomously and within the inter-professional team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail, etc.)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI)
• Must have a valid NS Drivers License, regular use of a reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance. Travel to various communities within Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as some travel outside the District is required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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