Addictions Specialist

**Why join CMHA Kenora?**

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation Days
- Learning & professional development opportunities

**Deadline to apply**:December 12th, 2024

**Addictions Specialist (lifespan)**

**Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic
**Employer**:CMHA Kenora Branch

**Job Title**: Addictions Specialist (lifespan)

**Work Location**: Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic

**Employment Status**: Full-Time, Permanent

**Overview**:
Reporting to the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic (MMHAC)Team Lead, the MMHAC Addiction Specialist, has the clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, connect and support services to program clients across the lifespan. The Addictions Specialist will participate in screening, assessment, and coordination of recovery plans specific to addiction related needs of clients. The MMHAC Addiction Specialist will possess strong clinical skills and expertise in completing comprehensive assessments, developing recovery goals, monitoring progress through measurement-based care, and delivering approaches that support the needs of those requiring the service (e.g., CBT, Motivational Interviewing). The MMHAC Addiction Specialist is expected to work as a member of a team and is expected to participate in clinical supervision with the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Team Lead. The MMHC Addiction Specialist will ensure that the following objectives are achieved through the clinic: improving access to mental health and addiction services for unserved and underserved areas; improving health outcomes by removing barriers to access, including geography, transportation, and stigma; reducing healthcare costs by encouraging and easing intervention early and mitigating the need for higher intensity support later on; and reducing health disparities by ensuring access to services that are culturally and developmentally appropriate and available where and when clients need them. The MMHAC Addiction Specialist will develop relationships with external providers to implement a collaborative service delivery model in multiple sites which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC. The MMHAC Addiction Specialist will ensure that high standards of quality client care and professional conduct is maintained, and that services provided are evidence-based, best practice approaches in partnership with traditional approaches as identified by the community and area

**Qualifications**:
BSW preferred, or demonstrated equivalent

Membership in good standing in a College or Association which governs the health profession

3 to 5 years of experience in addiction services with in-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues

Demonstrate skills in conducting interview, screening and assessment of needs and mental status

Documented evidence of formal training (e.g. CBT, Motivational Interviewing)

Experience working in a community-based or outpatient mental health setting is preferred

Knowledge of mental health/illness and mental health difficulties and treatment modalities

Assessment, Treatment and Evaluation skills

Ability to work collaboratively with clients, team colleagues, and community stakeholder

Ability to participate side by side with individuals to accomplish tasks, develop meaningful activities

Case management and advocacy skills

Understanding of the Recovery Philosophy

Leadership skills

Professionalism in the performance of duties

Working knowledge of community resources, and agencies

Cultural Competence for diverse populations

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Computer literacy and recording skills

Cultural Competence for diverse populations

Ability to work independently and self-motivated

Computer literacy and recording skills

Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations

Valid Driver’s License

**Duties**:

- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
- Assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel, and organizational records and information
- Implement a collaborative service delivery model in multiple sites which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC
- Work collaboratively with community partners to reduce barriers and develop collaborative approaches to ensure that a range of mental health and addiction services is accessible to persons who were previously unserved or underserved
- Ensure completion of clinical screening and assessment tools (OCAN Assessment, Integrated Assessment Record, GAIN-SS etc.) within the Mobile Mental Health & Addicti