Community Outreach Worker - Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - Mental Health and Addictions

Location: Kings County (Kingston)

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Community Outreach Worker
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Mental Health and Addictions
Req

Location:

Western Zone, Chipman Facility
Department: MHA WZ Opiate Treatment Program AV
Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 8-Oct-26

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager - Adult Outpatient, Mental Health & Addictions, the Community Outreach Worker (COW) provides a range of clinical services to adults and their families affected by Opioid Use Disorder and other concurrent mental and substance use disorders. 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. Theymust be knowledgeable and use evidence based psychosocial interventions (e.g. MI, SRP, CBT), principles of harm reduction, and community development. Theywill 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's Degree in Social Work

Registered with relevant regulatory body NSCSW

One (1) year post BSWexperience in community outreach, group facilitation, early/ brief intervention, adult engagement, and community development

Knowledge regarding the principles of community health, outreach, harm reduction, health promotion and prevention (e.g., mental health, addictions, housing support etc.).

High level oral, written and group facilitation skills along with excellent problem-solving skills and experience with conflict resolution

A well-developed awareness of community resources

Ability to take initiative and work independently with limited supervision

Non-violent crisis intervention, Standard First Aid, CPR, suicide risk assessment and intervention training, Mental Health First Aid required.

Demonstrated ability to function and participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Annually access the training and education on patient, client and personal safety made available by NSH

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience required. If not available, candidates with less than one (1) year of experience may be considered for the selection process. If offered employment, they will be placed on the Community Outreach Worker (Developmental) scale.

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

Hours

Permanent Full Time posiiton; 75 Hours Bi Weekly

Must have access to reliable transportation

Compensation and Benefits
Community Outreach Worker - HTH
130

$35.83 - $46.37 hourly

Community Outreach Worker (Developmental) - HTH
126

$34.80 - $43.30

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.

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