Support mental health and addictions access through screening and clinical triage with Nova Scotia Health in Provincial Zone, Nova Scotia. This permanent full time position serves centralized telephone intake.

Reporting to the Provincial Manager, you will facilitate intake for Mental Health and Addictions services across Nova Scotia. The work includes risk assessment, supportive counselling, psychoeducation, consultation, information sharing, and referral coordination. You will help individuals navigate healthcare and connect with appropriate supports.

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate centralized telephone intake for MHA services
- Use screening tools, risk assessment, and clinical triage
- Provide brief counselling and psychoeducation




- Direct clients toward treatment and support resources
- Build relationships with community and MHA resources

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
- Three years' related licensed MHA healthcare experience
- Experience supporting mental health or substance use concerns
- Motivational interviewing and engagement skills

Apply social work, triage, counselling, and referral expertise to improve mental health access across Nova Scotia.

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