Social Worker, Secure Care Unit

Job title:

Social Worker, Secure Care Unit

Company

IWK Health Centre

Job description

Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 185763
Department/Program: Secure Care Unit, Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (60% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date: October 2024
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $37.3118 – $50.7666 /hour
Closing Date: October 11, 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 OpportunityThe Clinical Social Worker is a member of a specialized inter-professional team who provides: screening/ assessment; client-centered individual and group treatment; case management and community liaison for youth who are in conflict with the law. Services are provided to youth who are either remanded or sentenced to the Nova Scotia Youth Facility (NSYF), a modern correctional facility, and/or youth hospitalized in the Secure Care Unit (SCU). The SCU is a 24-7 inpatient unit of the IWK which provides service to youth who are found not criminally responsible, require fitness or other assessment/treatment and are involved with the Justice system. The successful applicant may also be asked to gather social histories to support court ordered Section 34 mental health assessments.The Clinical Social Worker will participate in the ongoing planning, development, and evaluation of Youth Forensic Services and offer education and consultation as required. Utilizing recognized evidence-based practice, interventions and follow-up may be provided on a direct and/or consultative basis to the SCU, NSYF, to youth, their families, support networks, schools and community partners. The Clinical Social Worker will also be responsible to liaise with a range of health and human service providers and government services with an emphasis on building collaborative partnerships, facilitating resource acquisition and advocating for appropriate resources to meet the client’s needs. The incumbent will be part of the IWK Mental Health and Addictions Program. Accountability will be to the Manager, Youth Forensic Services, Waterville Site, with day to day liaison with representatives of Youth Correctional Services and community partners. The incumbent must be able to work within deadlines and to work effectively with other members of the team to meet the standards of the program.This position will be based in Waterville and will require minimal travel to meet families and community partners. If you are skilled at engaging resistant youth, building partnerships and using your creativity to advance client goals, we want to hear from you.Hours of WorkMonday to Friday; (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)Your Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW).
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience as a Masters prepared Social Worker working in the field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill using an anti-oppressive, harm reduction, evidence based treatment modality (i.e. CBT)
• Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Children and Family Services Act, and the Criminal Code of Canada required.
• Clinical experience in a community mental health/forensics setting preferred and experience in case management and working with youth preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of assessment and treatment with a variety of treatment modalities; knowledge and experience with DSM-V.
• Comprehensive understanding of community based services and resources preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and excellent time management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to function autonomously and within the inter-professional team.
• Skills of collaboration, consultation, liaise and negotiation with clients/family, team members, justice service providers, schools, community support services, inpatient services, and other partners.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail, etc.).
• Must have a valid NS Drivers License, regular use of a reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance. Travel as required. Compensation is paid.
• 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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Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:44:21 GMT

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