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addiction social worker

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Employer details Northern Health Authority

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Master's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Remote location
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Relocation costs covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate
  • Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs
  • Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
  • Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Plan programs of assistance for clients
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
  • Monitor and evaluate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Females
  • Males
  • Family

Social work specialization

  • Health
  • Social policy development

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Indigenous people
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-07-01

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Job market information

addiction social worker NOC 41300 North Coast Region
Median wage Help -
43.90 $/hour

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