Social Worker

Social Worker

Location:         Wagmatcook First Nation [WFN]

Department:   Health

Reports to:      Health Director

Position Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Health Director (the “Director”), the Social Worker will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of Wagmatcook community members. This will be accomplished through engaging with community members to build resilience and address challenges; participating in cultural activities to improve awareness; and, creating appropriate treatment plans, incorporating indigenous specific treatments whenever possible.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Complete clinical assessments and treatment services following standard clinical practices for documentation, screening, assessment, treatment as outlined by relevant professional regulatory body.
  • Function as a primary therapist within a multidisciplinary team and provide consultation on complex cases and training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
  • Provide evidence-based educational and therapeutic groups as well as individual and family therapy.
  • Provide addiction services support to clients and family members.
  • Participate in clinical discussion and case conferences with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), IWK Health Centre staff, clinicians and physicians.
  • Assist the Health Centre staff in accessing appropriate programs and services within Wagmatcook and with external partner organizations and departments.
  • Assist in program planning, quality improvement and program evaluation as required.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation in accordance with the policies of Wagmatcook’s mental health services, and Wagmatcook’s Health Centre.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality, through proper handling of information and secure filing of documents.
  • Participate in local cultural activities, as appropriate, to facilitate client engagement and improve cultural awareness.
  • Participate on relevant committees.
  • Follow pathways to other services, as developed by the Wagmatcook community working with NSH and IWK as needed to ensure smooth transitions for clients.
  • Maintain positive and courteous interactions with clients, community members, colleagues, service providers, businesses and organizations.
  • Submit reports upon program completion to the Health Director, including but not limited to budgetary items.
  • Participate in training and safety programs.
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
  • Adhere to all Wagmatcook First Nation policies.
  • Adhere to all Occupational Health & Safety policies.
  • Report any incidents or near misses to the Director.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) or currently enrolled preferred, a Master of Psychology or Master of Counselling will also be considered.
  • Registered and licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, or relevant provincial licensing body.
  • Minimum two (2) years previous experience in the delivery of a full range of mental health services.
  • Minimum two (2) years previous experience in the provision of individual, family, and group therapy programs to clients in an outpatient mental health setting.
  • Must be able to provide a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Must have a valid provincial driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
  • Experience in the delivery of brief and short-term solution focused therapy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and across agencies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure client focused care across services and providers.
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention training, or successful completion of training within six months of hiring.

Work Environment:

  • In-person, on-site.
  • Travel required, for house visits, relevant training and conferences.
  • Indoors, environmentally controlled.

Health Director Support:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Social Worker may be assigned other duties within the scope of their role by the Health Director or designate.

Wagmatcook First Nation offers a competitive compensation package that includes health and dental benefits, competitive salary bands, pension, and paid time off.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their cover letter and resume to eallison@wagmatcookhealth.ca. Please reference “Social Worker” in the subject line. Wagmatcook First Nation appreciates all applications received, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.

Under the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy, the Wagmatcook First Nation will give preference to the indigenous applicant when two or more candidates are deemed to be equal in terms of “best qualified”.

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