Saint John Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1254554

Horizon Health Network

📍Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Posted May 18, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Saint John Social Worker 1 (SW01) PCN 1254554

Company

Horizon Health Network

Location

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4412275786

Job Description

Job Purpose
The Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients, families and staff.

Qualifications

  • University degree in Social Work.

  • 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.

  • Good work record.

Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker is responsible for:

  • Assessing, planning and providing therapy to individuals and groups

  • Maintaining clinical records and documentation

  • Participating in interdisciplinary care planning

  • Preparing and presenting information and education sessions

  • Providing mentoring and support for students

  • Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

  • Influencing Skills

  • Information Gathering

  • Mentoring and Coaching

  • Patient/Client Focus

  • Planning and Prioritizing Work

  • Stress Management

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

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.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you approach assessing a patient's psychosocial needs and translating that assessment into an effective therapy plan for both individuals and groups?
  • 2.Can you describe your process for maintaining clinical records and documentation while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards?
  • 3.What is your approach to participating in interdisciplinary care planning, and how do you ensure the social work perspective is integrated into the overall patient care plan?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time when you had to manage a high-stress situation involving a patient or family in crisis. How did you handle it?
  • 2.Describe an experience where you mentored or coached a social work student. How did you support their professional development?
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you used your influencing skills to advocate for a patient's needs within an interdisciplinary team.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are presenting an education session to staff on a new policy procedure, and several experienced staff members express resistance, claiming the new process is unnecessary. How do you handle this?
  • 2.You are juggling multiple high-priority cases, and a physician urgently requests a psychosocial assessment for a new patient, expecting it immediately. How do you plan and prioritize your work?

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Clinical Social WorkPsychosocial AssessmentInterdisciplinary TeamCrisis InterventionGroup TherapyCare PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacyNBASWMentoringPolicy Development

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