Community Outreach Worker, Hants County (Shubenacadie)

Community Outreach Worker - Mental Health&Addictions

Req ID: 221512

Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: MHA CZ Addiction Hub

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 10-Jun-26

About the Opportunity Reporting 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 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 Addictions and the community. The COW must be knowledgeable and use principles of harm reduction, community development and psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR). 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

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 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 skillsDemonstrated ability to make sound and reliable clinical decisions

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Travel to other sites or throughout the province required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required

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 benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan

Union and Benefits Information 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 Statement 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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