Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker – Beacon House – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker – Beacon House – Mental Health & Addictions

Job description: ​Req ID: 167592

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Western Zone, Beacon House

Department: MHA WZ Beacon House

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

Status: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 17-Nov-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, and working in residential and day program settings, the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker provides holistic care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness to achieve success and satisfaction in accordance with their personal values and goals. The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker supports, educates and assists clients in the areas of living, working, learning and socialization, and facilitates an environment that fosters client participation and independence.

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Worker participates as an active member of an interdisciplinary team and practices in accordance with the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model, demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Nova Scotia Health (NSH). Conducts responsibilities in accordance with NSH policy and procedures, NSH Code of Conduct and Provincial Mental Health Standards

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Diploma in a Health, Social or Human Services fields
• One (1) year experience in a health or social services or related field
• Knowledge of mental illness and concurrent disorders
• Knowledge of community resources
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills
• Ability to improvise / flexibility
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health

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

Hours

• Permanent Full Time position; 75 Hours Bi Weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$23.98 – $26.78 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​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.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

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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