CMHC, Trauma Specialist

SHIPSHEY•Waterloo, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Trauma Specialist is responsible for supporting and counselling SHIP clients experiencing trauma regarding its cause, symptoms, and treatment. They will be a resource and advocate in their comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of trauma on mental health and addiction challenges. They will be considered an expert on its treatment while collaborating with colleagues to determine appropriate plans of care. Their main goal is to ensure that program participants receive the best support possible to enable them to access and achieve independence in their own home, transitional housing program and daily activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Health Services, or equivalent
3+ years’ providing treatment and support to individuals experiencing trauma
1+ years’ experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge of serious mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnosis, and experience with intake services
Knowledge and best evidence based practice for trauma related mental health services
Excellent assessment, risk management, and crisis intervention
Expertise in collaboration with healthcare services
Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and adequate insurance coverage
Valid Certification in First Aid & CPR
Training in ASIST and CPI

Nice To Haves

Member of Ontario Association of Social Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapist, or equivalent is an asset
Experience with GAIN-SS, ADAT, or full SPDAT is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement and evaluate trauma related treatment plans
Provide counseling to those with complex challenges
Collaborate with colleagues by providing expertise, guidance, and consultation
Facilitate and deliver programming to residents in a group setting (psychoeducational programming, life skill based programming, leisure based activities, etc).
Offer motivational interviewing using the stages of change and a harm reduction philosophy
Assist clients in developing and maintaining community supports, daily living, and social skills necessary to obtain independency in the community
Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to carry out recovery and support
Create and facilitate trauma and attachment groups
Partner with clients and their families as members of the health care team
Use standardized assessment tools within a community setting
Develop and maintain a community resource network
Refer to partnering organizations and provide linkages to community supports
Provide comprehensive, holistic, person-centered access to services
Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to carry out mental health recovery and support
Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centered care into daily responsibilities
Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality care and service delivery based on SHIP’s Mission and Values
Ensure appropriate records are kept and ensure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards
Adhere to agency Health & Safety Program and the Client Safety Framework in the promotion of client safety
Perform additional duties as required/delegated by Management
You may be required to administer naloxone in response to suspected opioid overdoses, and must complete appropriate training to recognize overdose symptoms, safely administer naloxone via nasal spray or injection, and follow emergency protocols including contacting emergency services. You will receive training within the first eight weeks of employment.