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Zone: Central ZoneLocation: JPM - James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, GanderSocial Worker IIICentral Zone - HCS MH Counselling - GanderPermanent Full-timeNAPE HP45914POSHours: (8 hours; Days)Salary: CGHP43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour)Competition Number: VAC0028034Posted Date: 2026-08-18Closing Date: Open until filled.Definition of work:The provision of Single Session Walk- In Clinics is identified as onecomponent of a range of services to be offered in all four regional health authorities in theprovince in Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundlandand Labrador. This position reports to the Mental Health & Addictions Program Managerresponsible for the service.The Social Worker III is a specialized clinical position that provides mental health, addictions, andconcurrent treatment services to individuals and/or family members. This position providessingle-session therapy using a broad range of brief interventions and postmodern theoreticalframeworks while conducting a professional analysis of complex situations. The Social Worker IIIworks extensively with the Youth population by providing Doorways Counseling Services indesignated schools across the Central Zone in keeping with the single session model of care.This position exercises a significant degree of independent clinical judgment. The Social Workerutilizes a variety of skills including clinical counseling, case management, assessment and criticalthinking skills. The social worker will work and liaise collaboratively with the schools, familiesand other community agencies in the region.When school is not in session, the Social Worker will provide Doorways Counselling services atdesignated MH&A offices in the area. They will also be expected to complete triages of newreferrals as required. The successful candidate will provide preventative services based on apopulation health approach.The Social Worker will also be expected to provide field instruction for Social Work students whereneeded. This position may be involved in the delivery of a range of Mental Health & Addictionsservices including the offering of individual, group and family therapy. The successful candidatewill be committed to partner with all team members to improve worker and client safety byintegrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements.Travel throughout the region is required.Required qualifications:? Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master?s Degree in Social Work from anaccredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required.? Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers.? Five (5) of the past seven (7) years of recent related mental health and addictionexperience.? Advanced clinical assessment skills, advanced intervention skills, and therapyexperience with individuals, couples, groups, and families, clinical practiceevaluation, and research design methodology.? Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in assessment, case management principles,interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming anddelivery methods, analytical/critical thinking, organizational, leadership,supervision and oral/written communication skills and the ability to workindependently and as part of a team.? Demonstrated knowledge of best Practice Standards, as it relates to assessment,treatment, planning, counselling and evaluation.? Demonstrated independence, initiative and ability to work with others? A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 driver?s license.? Use of a private vehicle? Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation,Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)? A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for thisposition.? A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.? Flexible hours may be required? Travel throughout