Addictions Worker

AddictionsWorker – Withdrawal Management Unit Addictions workers provide individual and group counselling, briefassessments, and treatment planning to persons with substance use concerns.Addictions workers operative within a multidisciplinary team on an inpatientaddictions treatment unit. PositionResponsibilities Workingwith nursing in ensuring that admission and discharge procedures, includingsearch of clothing and personal effects, are carried out according to Ontarioprovincial standards for Withdrawal Management Services. Provideindividual and group care, including but not limited to crisis management,counseling, and referral to local and provincial agencies. Worksin collaboration and consultation with our medical staff and other members ofthe inter-professional health care team to meet the needs of our clients. Facilitatesadherence to a daily programming schedule for patients admitted to theinpatient addictions program. Documentassessments, intervention plans, progress notes and outcomes in a timelymanner. Practicefrom a harm reduction approach and provide health teaching to clients, familiesand/or significant others on typical recovery and lifestyle issues throughoutall stages of recovery. Participatein program development at the local and regional level. Capturerelevant and required data as defined by the Ontario Health, HQO, Accreditationor other quality improvement strategies. Alignimprovement projects with the organization and monitor or adjust to achievegreater outcomes. Educateand promote health, safety and wellness in the workplace. Evaluateservices and satisfaction on an on-going basis and formulate improvementstrategies and solutions. Maintainsgood relationships with staff and residents; encourages support and carebetween residents; relates in a non-judgmental, caring, inclusive and welcomingway with residents. Performother duties as required . PositionQualifications Post-secondarydegree or diploma in social services and/or related field. Registeredand in good standing with relevant college. Minimumof 2 years’ experience and knowledge of addictions related care (i.e.withdrawal symptoms, withdrawal management and medication treatment available). Experiencein providing programs to individual and group settings. Experiencein program development and education. Demonstratedhealth care knowledge of substance use disorders. Demonstratedknowledge of evidence-based practices of recovery principles and traumainformed care. Demonstratedknowledge of how to apply harm reduction approach to recovery. Understandingand knowledge of the recovery-oriented approach. Demonstratedexperience dealing with clients who have poor distress tolerance and emotionregulation challenges. Demonstratedability to work with digital technology. Demonstratedcritical thinking skills. Effectivetime management and ability to prioritize workload. Thosewho do not meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submittheir résumé for future consideration. Mustpossess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in bothEnglish and French. Individuals who donot meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submit theirrésumé for consideration. Starting salary of $28.11/hour; $54,814.50/year(As per Step 1 of the STW collective agreement.) Option to enroll in Healthcare of OntarioPension Plan. Interested applicants must submit their résumé by Department of Human Resources, Timminsand District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone (705) 267-6371; Fax (705) 360-6008;Attention: Janelle LaSalle, email jlasalle@tadh.com . Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations forapplicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. In the spirit of equity and inclusion, lived experience includingintersectionality as a racialized individual, a woman, a member of 2SLGBTQIA+communities, or a Person with a Disability will be a large consideration in theselection process. TADH is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to providequality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. TADH is dedicatedto building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live, serve,and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons withdisabilities to apply and self‑identify. The Timmins and DistrictHospital recognizes historical barriers experienced by Indigenous Peoples inthe health care context. The hospital is committed to addressing these barriersby working to implement concerted Indigenous recruitment efforts to foster adiverse and inclusive environment. As such, we welcome applications from allqualified individuals self-identifying as Indigenous. We thank all applicants for their response; however, only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted. EXEMPLARYCARE TO NORTHERNERS WORKING TOGETHER WITHOUR PARTNERS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF NORTHERNERS Timmins and District Hospital 700 Ross Ave E, Timmins, ON P4N 0A2, Canada Receive a notification when this company posts a new job. #J-18808-Ljbffr