Saint John Social Worker PCN

Location:

Saint John area (Horizon), _Social Worker
- Saint John Area, New Brunswick
- Temporary Full Time

Competition #: 167806 External

Posted:
October 12, 2026

Closes:
October 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated

Start Date:

October 30, 2026

Anticipated End Date:
October 29, 2027

Location:

Intake Services

Saint John Community Mental Health Services ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification:
Social Worker 1 (SW01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule:

Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:
English Essential

Salary: 35.5897 to 48.3956 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 13% benefit premium as per SHCP collective agreement article 57.02(a))

JOB PURPOSE

The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health, is responsible for working within an interdisciplinary team to provide a full range of social work services to clients, their families and communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for:

• Assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment plans
• Developing and facilitating therapeutic interventions for individuals and groups
• Coordinating services and advocating for clients
• Providing emergency/crisis intervention/stabilization services
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Building relationships with critical stakeholders in government and the community
• Responding to community needs (including schools and other populations/groups) and participating in capacity building initiatives

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK:

• Communication
• Flexibility
• Group Facilitation
• Interpersonal Relations
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.