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.

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