Withdrawal Management Counsellor

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Michael Garron Hospital Full time

OVERVIEW


Michael Garron Hospital has opened a new 16 bed facility dedicated to supporting female-identifying individuals who are experiencing withdrawal from substances by providing a safe and supportive setting that is trauma-informed, equity-based and gender-transformative.

As a member of the Toronto East Health Partners Network, this new Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) site will offer residential services as well as outpatient programs as part of a continuum of care for our community members living with a range substance use, social, physical and mental health concerns.


This position is required to work three, eight hours shifts weekly and will be expected to work across a range of shifts, including nights, evenings and weekends.

Female-identifying staff are required.

EDUCATION

  • Baccalaureate Degree in a related field (Social Services or Psychology) preferred.
  • Accredited College diploma in either Human Resources Counsellor or Social Services Worker required.
  • International Certified Alcoholism and Drug Counsellor (ICADC) certificate an asset.
  • Certification in addiction counselling an asset.
  • Additional training in substance use/dependency, harm reduction, recovery, mental health, and various therapeutic modalities such as motivational interviewing or crisis prevention/management strong assets.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent relevant experience working with adults living with substance use/dependency, mental health challenges, and concurrent disorders in a community or hospitalbased setting.
  • Proven skills and experience in conducting personcentred biopsychosocial assessments and developing care plans with individuals experiencing challenges with substance use/dependency and/or mental health challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a selfdirected manner using well developed leadership, critical thinking, organizational and problemsolving skills.
  • Proven ability to evaluate and respond to emerging concerns related client safety and wellbeing.
  • Experience with preventing and responding to crises.
  • Demonstrated commitment to collaborative person and family centred care.
  • Training, knowledge and experience in antioppressive, gender transformative approaches to care/treatment.
  • Demonstrated competency and experience working with diverse communities using a health equity lens.
  • Knowledge and experience working with adults with histories of trauma, abuse, selfharm and/or suicidal behaviour.
  • Knowledge of adult mental health and substance use/addiction resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in collaboratively and effectively in an interprofessional team environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing quality improvement and excellence in care.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, accountability and positive attitude.
  • Excellent work and attendance record required.
  • All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
  • All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
  • All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their coworkers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.


Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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