Chemical Dependency Worker, Cpt

3 weeks ago


ChathamKent, Canada Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Full time

**(Knowledge, Skill, Experience)**
- A Diploma from an accredited College in a Health or Social Service Program, with an addiction concentration or complimented by other recognized/relevant Addiction Studies required
- Valid certification in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention preferred or required within three months of start

**ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)**
- Basic proficiency in the use of computers required
- Proven experience working in the field of addictions and/or withdrawal management required
- Health and physical ability to assist/manage intoxicated clients required
- Demonstrated ability to develop empathetic, professional relationships with chemically dependent/addicted individual required
- Demonstrated understanding and practice of the principles of Universal Precautions, harm reduction and crisis management required
- Client assessment skills for monitoring withdrawal management symptoms and client's stage of readiness for change required
- Proven ability to do withdrawal management assessments, individual work and group work preferred
- Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to withdrawal management preferred
- Knowledge of Agencies and Facilities available for treatment of addictions preferred
- Demonstrated capacity for work in a stressful environment with rapidly changing demands preferred
- Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
- Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering others to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems-Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

**ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)**
- Provision of withdrawal management care to clients in the Integrated Withdrawal Management Program (IWMP)
- Crisis intervention and support for clients
- Screening, assessment, monitoring, provision of physical care, providing education and treatment options to the clients
- Formulation and documentation of a comprehensive care plan and discharge plan in collaboration with the client
- Facilitates individual and group counseling sessions, crisis intervention and aftercare support services
- Outreach and administrative duties
- Participates in unit/department and Hospital Quality Improvement initiatives
- Completes continuing education requirements

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
- CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources._



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