Community Mental Health & Addictions Worker
About The Position
Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Service Manager, the Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker will provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and their families, and consultations regarding community behavioural assessments and intervention. The primary responsibility is the provision of mental health and addictions counselling services with a wholistic approach for children and their families that is consistent with the vision, mission and core values established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. The Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker is responsible for the coordination of integrated services delivery from the point of referral to discharge for all assigned children, youth and their families receiving agency service.
Requirements
- A minimum two-year Social Work Diploma or Diploma in a related field and/or five years’ experience working in a Social Service field in a First Nation Community.
- Two or more years’ experience in the provision of counselling services to Anishinabek children, youth or their families with a combination of training and work experience with the Anishinabek people, communities, culture, traditions and teachings.
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is required.
- Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Service Manager in relation to service requirements.
- Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and must have access to a personal vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and their families.
- Provide consultations regarding community behavioural assessments and intervention.
- Provide mental health and addictions counselling services with a wholistic approach for children and their families.
- Coordinate integrated services delivery from the point of referral to discharge for all assigned children, youth and their families receiving agency service.
Benefits
- Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
- OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- EFAP available to all employees and their families
- Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
- A chance to make a difference in the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
