Social Worker III

Location: Mount Pearl Square (Remote Work Opportunities)

Social Worker III
Mental Health and Addictions - CONNECT Team
Temporary, Full-Time (until February 6, 2023, with the possibility of extension)
01448RP2

Hours
75 bi-weekly (8-hour days; flexible work schedule as per current AAHP Collective Agreement)
Salary
CG-43 ($40.23 - $47.44 per hour)
Competition Number
2021006191
Posted Date
14 January 2022
Closing Date
21 January 2022

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
This position is housed in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of Eastern Health and duties are performed within community-based settings, hospitals, and other health care agencies as required. The Social Worker III with the CONNECT Team is funded through a justice federal-provincial cost-sharing arrangement.

The Social Worker III will work as a member of the CONNECT Team in supporting youth and their families through case consultation and coordination. They will facilitate the process for youth who require referral to residential treatment, are waiting for services, or who are transitioning from Residential Treatment, hospital or the Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Centre. The position will also be involved in individual, group and family counselling as well as program development and the development and delivery of training. The target population are youth who have a number of presenting issues, including mental health, substance abuse, behavioral, and/or cognitive problems; subsequently experience challenges with housing issues, education, employment and training needs and involvement or at risk for involvement in the youth criminal justice system. May be required to provide field supervision to Social Work students.

This position maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for integrity and professional practice issues.

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 Association of Social Workers (NLASW) is required.
Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven working as a Social Worker in a mental health and addictions program with youth and their families is required.
Experience with individual, family and group therapy is required.
Experience with 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 case management and coordination of services.
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 clinical skills in the area of suicide intervention and working with youth with complex mental health needs.
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.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

• A satisfactory driver’s abstract, Class V NL Driver’s license and private vehicle is a condition of employment.

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

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 your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Apply online athttps://employment.easternhealth.ca

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.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

All Eastern Health employees and new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.