Community Outreach Worker - Recovery Support Centre - Mental Health & Addictions

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 224802 Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Department: MHA WZ Withdrawal Management SW Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 13-Aug-26 About The Opportunity Under the direction of the Manager for Recovery Support Centre Mental Health & Addictions, the Community Outreach Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for providing a wide range of clinical services to individuals including: screening, assessment, individual counselling, treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis intervention, group programming, case management/navigation and consultation. The Community Outreach Worker will need to be knowledgeable and highly skilled in the utilization of harm reduction, recovery models and the psychosocial rehabilitation model (PSR). About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor's degree in Social Work Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW) Two years’ (post BSW) related clinical experience Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Previous experience working in mental health & addictions preferred Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches for use with people with severe and persistent mental illness. such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Motivational Interviewing Demonstrated experience with group facilitation Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments Excellent communication skills Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be considered an asset Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Hours Long Assignment, Full Time position; 75 Hours Bi Weekly Approximately 18 Months Dates are subject to change Compensation And Benefits $35.83 - $46.37 hourly Developmental (less than 1 year experience): $34.80 - $43.30 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

The Community Outreach Worker provides clinical services including screening, assessment, and individual counselling within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case management using harm reduction and recovery models.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, be registered with the NSCSW, and have at least two years of related clinical experience. A valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Travel Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Screening
• Assessment
• Individual Counselling
• Treatment Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• Group Programming
• Case Management
• Harm Reduction
• Recovery Models
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Motivational Interviewing
• Biopsychosocial Assessments
• Group Facilitation
• Client-Centered Approach
• Time Management

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

6 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level