Social Worker 1 (SW01) (2 positions)

Location

Bathurst, NB | Canada

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Integrated Crisis Response Services in Emergency Department

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

ZONE: Zone 6 - Acadie-Bathurst

FACILITY: Chaleur Regional Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Psychiatry and Pedopsychiatry (Intergrated Crisis Response Services in Emergency Department)

CLASSIFICATION: Social Worker 1 (SW01) - (Emergency Department) (2 positions)

STATUS: 1 permanent full-time position & 1 permanent part-time position

FTE : 1 x 1.0 & 1 x 0.6

ANTICIPATED DATE: As soon as possible

HOURS OF WORK:

8, 10 and/or 12 hours shifts - Rotation
Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the manager of psychiatry for the zone, the successful candidate will provide full services to clients with various mental health issues. This person will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and perform the following duties in particular: assessment, crisis intervention, diagnosis, treatment, individual, family and group counselling, prevention, and health promotion and awareness.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Member in good standing of the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers;
• Experience in mental health or addictions would be an asset;
• Training on the prevention and management of suicidal behavior or obtain it upon hiring;
• CPI non-violent intervention techniques or obtain it within the set deadlines;
• Good computer skills;
• Clinical judgment and good analytical skills;
• Leadership and good decision-making skills;
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills;
• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Good organizational skills and ability to set priorities;
• Willingness to travel within the zone;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Ability to form effective partnerships with the community network;
• Ability to offer group sessions to clients;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Network.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.

Keyword: SW

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