Support adults and families affected by mental illness or substance use through clinical outreach services in Central Zone settings. Apply social work expertise across community care.

Nova Scotia Health seeks a Community Outreach Worker for Mental Health and Addictions. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, you will provide services in clinic and community settings. The work includes screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management, navigation, advocacy, and treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide clinical services to adults and families
- Conduct screening, assessment, and brief intervention
- Coordinate case management, navigation, and community resources
- Deliver individual and group treatment
- Build organizational and agency community linkages

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
- One year post BSW community outreach experience
- Knowledge of harm reduction and psychosocial rehabilitation principles
- Required crisis, first aid, CPR, and safety training

Use outreach, advocacy, assessment, and navigation skills to support Mental Health and Addictions services across Central Zone communities.

📌 Mental Health Outreach Social Worker (Canada)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Canada