The Newly Looking for Registered Social Worker at Fredericton, NB Full Time

ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE

We believe that mental health treatment is in drastic need of a paradigm shift, and our practice was founded to provide long-lasting change within this industry, our community, and with our clients. The Newly Institute aims to be the leader of innovative treatment for psychological injury, mental health, addiction, and chronic pain management in Canada, sought after by clients to help them build meaningful and fulfilling lives. Our treatment team is understanding of the vulnerable process towards wellness and emphasizes a personalized approach to promote a safe environment. Our Intensive Outpatient Programs use research and data to consistently analyze and improve treatments based on results.

Our clinic uses a 4 touch points per day maximum, which means you would not see more than 4 items (1:1 session or groups or meetings) in your schedule a day. We value teamwork and share client work as an interdisciplinary team. The position will be salary based and will include vacation and sick time. The Newly Institute has company paid Medical and Dental benefits, as well as a Health Spending Account and training opportunities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Social Work position will be responsible for case management, group facilitation and therapy. Using a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model in combination with medical-assisted therapies, clients may overcome deeply embedded traumas that prevent them from living fully in their everyday lives. Clients’ level of treatment at the clinic is dependent on which program they are in but includes: individual therapy with or without medication treatment, and may include psychoeducation classes, trauma sensitive yoga, trauma sensitive drumming, artistic therapy, and occupational therapy. The programs are designed to provide intensive and short-term therapy. Client population includes adults across various occupations with an emphasis on treating first responders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
• Efficient and effective clinical assessment skills (Mental health history, risk assessment, trauma, and addictions)
• Facilitate psychoeducation groups (Based on ACT, Sleep Education, DBT Skills, Mindfulness, Addictions and Family Support)
• Provide resource-based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, or discharge planning.
• Assist in grounding and reflection post psychopharmacological treatment
• Work collaboratively with other therapists by sharing a client caseload.
• Participate in weekly case consultation & complex case discussion with an interdisciplinary team
• Ensure timely completion of session notes and provide reporting to third parties and community referral sources
• Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Bachelors Degree in Social Work. Masters Degree considered an asset. Active or eligible for registration with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NSASW)
• Must hold their own professional liability insurance.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of Addiction and Mental Health (Experience with Complex PTSD preferred)
• Experience working in a collaborative team and consulting with other professionals
• Advanced skillset in communication
• Experience in comprehensive mental health assessment/triage and treatment required
• Demonstrates continuous learning and professional self-development
• Experience with individual, group and family psychosocial intervention and counseling preferred
• Excellent case management and assessment skills required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Part time may be available