Community Outreach Worker - Child and Adolescent Program - Mental Health & Addictions
Req ID: 226502
Location: Western Zone, Chipman Facility
Department: MHA WZ Child CP
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to children, adolenscents and their families affected by mental illness and/or substance use or gambling disorder. The COW may be working in both clinic and community settings providing a wide range of services including screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management/navigation, individual and group treatment. This position will play a key role in navigation, advocacy, and the coordination of resources and services within Mental Health and Additions and the community. The successful candidate will serve as a resource to colleagues, clients and family members and will create and enrich linkages with organizations and agencies within their community.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Social Work

Must be registered or eligible for registration with professional regulatory body.

One year post BSW clinical experience in Mental Health and Addictions required

Screening and risk assessment skills, including suicide risk assessment

This role requires a high degree of independent practice, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to implement an evidenced based plan of care.

Working knowledge of the DSM

Experience in offering brief, supportive intervention strategies focusing

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 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

Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships

Demonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Perks
$35.83 - $46.37 hourly

Developmental (less than 1 year experience): $34.80 - $43.30 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova 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.

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📌 Community Outreach Worker - Child and Adolescent Program - Mental Health & Addictions (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
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