Posted 19 days ago
Social Worker III
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Social Worker III for its Doorways in Schools program in the Labrador Grenfell Zone. The role provides single-session mental health and addictions counselling to youth in designated schools and at MH&A offices, with regular regional travel required. The posting states a permanent full-time position at 75 hours biweekly, paid CGHP43 at CAD 46.39 to 57.26 per hour, plus a Labrador Allowance if applicable.
Responsibilities:
- Single-session counselling for youth in designated schools
- Triage of new referrals
- Collaboration with schools, families and community agencies
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Field instruction for social work students
Requirements summary:
- Master of Social Work from an accredited program with clinical field placement
- NLASW registration
- Five of past seven years in mental health and addictions
- Valid NL Class 5 licence and private vehicle
- Satisfactory RCMP or police certificate of conduct
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: frequent |
| Work setting | School, Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 997 |
| Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: TBD - To Be Determined - Labrador Grenfell South Coastal Communities (Candidate will reside anywhere within the South Coast region of Labrador) Social Worker III - Doorways In Schools Labrador Grenfell Zone - Mental Health & Addictions Services Permanent Full-time NAPE HP 56889POS |
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| Hours | 75 Hours Biweekly (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CGHP43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour) Subject to Classification Review. Plus Labrador Allowance, if applicable. For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat Financial incentives may be available and can be combined with a required Return in Service Commitment:
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] *subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually This position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit Canada Student Loan Forgiveness - Canada.ca |
| Competition Number | VAC0030293 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-05 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | About the Role: The provision of Single Session Walk- In Clinics is identified as one component of a range of services to be offered in all four regional health authorities in the province in Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. This position is accountable to the Mental Health and Addictions Program Manager responsible for the service and receives clinical direction and oversight from the Clinical Lead for the Doorways in Schools program. The Social Worker III is a specialized clinical position that provides mental health, addictions, and concurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. This position provides single-session therapy using a broad range of brief interventions and postmodern theoretical frameworks while conducting a professional analysis of complex situations. The Social Worker III works extensively with the Youth population by providing Doorways Counseling Services in designated schools across the South Coastal Labrador-Grenfell Zone in keeping with the single session model of care. This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment. The Social Worker utilizes a variety of skills including clinical counseling, case management, assessment and critical thinking skills. The social worker will work and liaise collaboratively with the schools, families and other community agencies in the region. Collaboration with Youth Outreach Workers under the Mental Health and Addictions Prevention and Promotion team will be required. When school is not in session, the Social Worker will provide Doorways Counselling services at designated MH&A offices in the area. They will also be expected to complete triages of new referrals as required. The successful candidate will provide preventative services based on a population health approach. The Social Worker will also be expected to provide field instruction for Social Work students where needed. This position may be involved in the delivery of a range of Mental Health & Addictions services including the offering of individual, group and family therapy. The successful candidate will be committed to partner with all team members to improve worker and client safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements. Regular and considerable travel throughout the region will be required to support operational requirements, as determined by the employer. Qualifications: Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required. Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers is required. Five (5) of the past seven (7) years of recent related mental health and addiction experience is required. Advanced clinical assessment skills, advanced intervention skills, and therapy experience with individuals, couples, groups, and families, clinical practice evaluation, and research design methodology. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in assessment, case management principles, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming and delivery methods, analytical/critical thinking, organizational, leadership, supervision and oral/written communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated knowledge of best Practice Standards, as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling and evaluation. Demonstrated independence, initiative and ability to work with others. A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 driver’s license. Use of a private vehicle is required. Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE). A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
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