Job Description

Location: Topsail Road - Mental Health

Social Worker III - Clinical/Team Lead (Revised)
Mental Health & Addictions Program - CAST Services
Temporary, Full Time (until July 15, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
01125RP1
Hours 0-150 hours in a four-week period (This position usually works 75 hours bi-weekly, 8-hour shifts; days)
Salary CG-43 ($40.23 - $47.44)
Competition Number 2023007387
Posted Date 4 December 2023
Closing Date 11 December 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
This is a specialized clinical Social Work position in the Community Mental Health Division of the CAST: Concurrent, Addictions, and Specialized Treatment Services which provides intensive individual, couple, family and group therapy in the areas including concurrent disorders, inpatient addictions treatment aftercare and specialized concurrent treatment groups. This highly autonomous position provides assessment and treatment at an advanced level to restore and/or enhance the psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families and communities experiencing a wide range of complex issues. Clinicians are also expected to work with diverse populations. The Social Worker III exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment with work reviewed through clinical consultation as needed. This position maintains accountability to the Social Work Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and professional practice issues.

The Social Worker III (SWIII) independently screens referrals, conducts in-depth comprehensive assessments of addictions and mental health needs of clients through clinical interviews and identifies high risk factors for therapeutic intervention and follow up; researches, analyses and maintains a broad knowledge of complex issues including, but not limited to, alcohol, drug and gambling addiction, suicide intervention, mild to moderate mental illnesses (i.e., schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders), domestic violence, emotional, physical and sexual abuse (both survivors and offenders), trauma, intimacy and sexuality, anger, interpersonal conflict, and stress management. The SWIII independently provides specialized, advanced and intensive therapeutic counseling to restore and enhance the biopsychosocial/spiritual functioning of clients, and researches, analyses and applies empirically based theoretical frameworks to address unique client needs. These include a wide range of approaches including, but not limited to, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, Stages of Change, Communication, Attachment, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Emotionally-Focused Therapies. The successful applicant will be required to supervise social work students. This position is also responsible for Clinical and Team Leadership. Duties will include, but not be limited to, assisting the Program Manager with program development and service process improvements. In addition, coordination of clinical consultation, peer reviews and ensuring service offerings adhere to best practices for concurrent disorders. Other duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally there is lifting or physical strength required to carry boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment up to 15 lbs.
Occasionally work demands result in considerable fatigue requiring periods of rest.
Constantly sits to work on the computer or to drive to meetings.
Regularly uses fine finger/precision work to enter information into computer systems.
Visual and auditory concentration is required when reviewing client files/notes and for documenting work into computerized systems.
A higher than normal level of attentiveness and carefulness is required when assessing clients, especially those who may be at a high risk, in order to ensure their health and safety, staff\'s safety, and to prevent any possible dangers or hazards from happening.
Lack of control over the work pace and time pressures can occur when completing assessments, case documentation and workload reports, managing emergency and routine appointments within the allocated timeframe.
Occasionally there are interruptions due to a crisis situation.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master\'s degree in Social Work from an accredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required.
Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) is required.
Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven working as a Social Worker in a mental health and addictions program is required.
Experience with individual, family and group therapy is required.
Experience in brief therapy modalities is an asset.
ASIST training is an asset.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.
Knowledge of the Recovery Model.
Knowledge of treatment of alcohol, drugs and/or gambling.
Knowledge of mental health, addictions, concurrent disorders, trauma and associated treatment.
Knowledge of community resources in the areas of mental health and addictions.
Knowledge of crisis interventions and supportive counseling.
Knowledge of case management.
Demonstrated strong clinical leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students
Exhibited strong program development and evaluation skills.
Demonstrated proven analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational and research skills.
Exhibited strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to write proposals, develop and evaluate clinical projects.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional environment and provide clinical consultation.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritizing caseloads and patient needs.
Conditions of employment include the use of a private vehicle
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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