Relief Addiction & Mental Health Worker and RPN, Withdrawal Management

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services • St. Thomas, ON

6d • CA$27 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Service - (OPSEU) Relief position for an expansion of the current relief pool in St. Thomas, Ontario (Elgin Zone). The Withdrawal Management Program provides a safe, calm, respectful, and supportive environment for clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms as they move forward in their recovery journeys. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support clients in a short-term residential setting by providing crisis management and encouragement.

Requirements

• Completed post-secondary education in a related field, preferably BSW or post-graduate diploma in addiction or equivalent (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Registered Practical Nurse applicants only: Diploma in Nursing as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) and Current Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RPN (primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e. original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ work experience in mental health and addiction field
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Experience working in a residence setting
• Clinical work experience ideally in substance abuse assessment and treatment including intake and crisis services
• Capacity and comfort level dealing with street-involved individuals and treatment including intake and crisis services
• First Aid & CPR, ASIST, CPI trainings
• Bilingual in both official languages

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care from a harm reduction approach
• Engage in community development, capacity building and program development with a wide variety of service providers
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers and organizations
• Acquire and maintain a high level of current knowledge about substance use disorders and trends as well as treatment options
• Facilitate successful service navigation for clients through empowerment and/or advocacy
• Provide education, referrals and support for people using substances and related needs
• Manage indirect services and administrative duties
• Engage in community development, community awareness, education and outreach as designated and appropriate, representing the agency in a professional manner. On occasion, these services may be provided outside of regular office hours
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings and case conferencing meetings
• Maintain awareness of and adherence to policies and protocols
• Support and participate in the quality enhancement activities of the team and agency
• Actively participate in the supervisory process with immediate supervisor
• Provide coverage for other team members as volunteered/directed
• Be supportive of and an active participant in the constant evolution and growth of the agency

Benefits

• Optional enrollment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Wage differential for regulation if registered with a designated professional college (e.g. OCSWSSW, CNO, COTO, CRPO, CPSO, or CPO)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree