Posted 8 days ago
Social Worker I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Social Worker I for its Central Zone mental health and addictions case management team in Baie Verte. The role provides assessment, treatment and follow-up for individuals and families, using a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment approach with regional travel required. Pay is CAD 40.88 to 49.71 per hour for 8-hour days.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mental health and addictions assessment, treatment and follow-up
- Deliver services through a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment approach
- Refer and follow up clients with outside agencies within and outside the province
- Consult with professionals and community groups on programming and treatment
- Support self-help and consumer and caregiver initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work degree
- Current NLCSW registration
- Two years recent experience in addictions or mental health
- Demonstrated case management and crisis intervention skills
- Valid NL Class IV driver's licence and private vehicle
- Preferred: Master of Social Work
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | NLCSW registration, RCMP certificate of conduct |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 997 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: BVP - Baie Verte Peninsula Health Center, Baie Verte Social Worker I Central Zone - HCS MHA Case Mg - Baie Verte Permanent Full-time NAPE HP 40398POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CGHP39 (CAD40.88 - CAD49.71 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030702 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-30 |
| Closing Date | 2026-11-06 |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of Work: The Social Worker I is a specialized clinical position that provides mental health, addictions, and concurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. The successful candidate provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and follow up services in the context of an integrated mental health and addictions team process. The Social Worker I provides referral and follow up for clients to outside agencies both within and outside of the province; provides necessary liaison pertaining to treatment planning; consults with other professionals and community groups regarding programming and treatment issues; supports self-help as well as, consumer and caregiver initiatives. This position will provide services through a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment approach to care and travel throughout the region will be required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree. • Current registration with NLCSW. • 2 years current experience (within the last 5 years) in an addictions and/or mental health setting. • Demonstrated knowledge of best Practice Standards, as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling and evaluation. • Demonstrated ability in case management principles, skill assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming and delivery methods. • Demonstrated analytical, as well as, oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrated independence, initiative and ability to work with others. • A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class IV driver’s license. • Use of a private vehicle. • Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE) • Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. Preferred qualifications: • A Master’s Degree in Social Work. |
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