Req ID: 221655Location: Central Zone, Hants Community HospitalDepartment: MHA CZ West Hants Community MHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1Position: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 11-Jul-26About The OpportunityReporting to the Health Services Manager, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder. The COW may work in both clinic and community settings, offering screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment. This position plays a key role in navigation, advocacy, and coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Addictions and the broader community. The COW must be knowledgeable and use principles of harm reduction, community development, and psychosocial rehabilitation. The successful candidate serves as a resource to colleagues, clients, and family members and creates and enriches linkages with organizations and agencies in their community.About YouBachelor of Social WorkMust be registered or eligible for registration with a professional regulatory body.One year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required.Screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment.High degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidence‑based plan of care.Working knowledge of the DSM.Experience in offering brief,



supportive intervention strategies focusing on harm reduction and recovery.Ability to navigate and de‑escalate situations and offer crisis support.Group facilitation skills.Ability to use motivational interviewing skills and engage with clients/families.Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and program and community development methods.Demonstrated knowledge of recovery‑oriented practice and client and family‑centered care.Knowledge of social determinants of health/social context and its importance to decision formulation.Knowledge and experience with a trauma‑informed care approach.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships.Strong problem‑solving skills.Demonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions.Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.HoursPermanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly.Compensation And Benefits$35.83 - $46.37 hourly.Developmental (less than 1 year experience): $34.80 - $43.30 hourly.Successful candidates may be eligible for our advantages package, which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.EEO StatementNova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Community Outreach Worker - Mental Health & Addictions - $35.8 - $46.4 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Winnipeg