Fredericton Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1151607

Job summary

The Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services, including clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within an interdisciplinary team. They also coordinate care, advocate for clients, and build relationships with community stakeholders to address local needs.

Job details

Job Purpose The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health, is responsible for working within an interdisciplinary team to provide a full range of social work services to clients, their families and communities. Qualifications Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers. Ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record. A Resume (C.V.) is required as part of the application** Key Responsibilities The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for: Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups Coordinating services and advocating for clients Providing emergency/crisis intervention/stabilization services Participating in interdisciplinary care planning Maintaining clinical records and documentation Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community Responding to community needs (including schools and other populations/groups) and participating in capacity building initiatives Competencies Identified By Horizon Health Network Communication Flexibility Group Facilitation Interpersonal Relations Mentorship Patient/Client Focus Problem Solving Teamwork and Collaboration Interested? Apply Today! Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications. About Horizon’s Recruitment Process We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

What you’ll do

The Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services, including clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention within an interdisciplinary team. They also coordinate care, advocate for clients, and build relationships with community stakeholders to address local needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered and in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers. The role requires the ability to perform clinical duties, maintain accurate records, and work effectively within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Social work
• Addictions counseling
• Mental health support
• Crisis intervention
• Treatment planning
• Therapeutic interventions
• Case management
• Clinical documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Patient focus
• Mentorship
• Group facilitation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector