Addictions Mental Health Worker

5 months ago


Greater Sudbury, Canada Health Sciences North Full time

**Addictions Mental Health Worker**:
Competition #

484

Job Title

Addictions Mental Health Worker

Department

Assertive Community Treatment Teams

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Part-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

As assigned

Bilingualism Required

Yes

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

Sudbury Mental Health and Addictions Centre - Cedar Street ONA Paramedial

Salary Information

$25.44 - $31.32/hr

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Provide best practice assessment, treatment, navigation and support to individuals and families with mental health, substance use and/or concurrent disorders** **across the spectrum (e.g. inpatient, community).

**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

**DUTIES**:

- Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide psychosocial support to patients.
- Liaise with Acute Inpatient Psychiatry and applicable medical units to obtain information regarding care planning and ensure the continuity of care from an inpatient to outpatient setting including medical assessment and treatment as required.
- Liaise with Addictions Medicine Consult Team (AMCT), Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic, Outpatient Addictions and Gambling Service (OAGS) and any relevant HSN or community agencies to support the continuation of care or service needs when individuals discharge from hospital.
- Complete the development and implementation of treatment plans with clients and families accessing services.
- Complete addictions assessments for treatment planning purposes with individuals as required (i.e. Global Appraisal of Individual Needs Short Screener (GAINs SS), Global Appraisal of Individual Needs Q3 (GAINs Q3), etc.)
- Document assessments, intervention plans, progress notes and outcomes in a timely manner as per program policy standards.
- Assist in and act as a resource for client and family education.
- Consult and liaise with appropriate resources to ensure quality care and maintain patient safety.
- Provide guidance, training and orientation for new staff and students.
- Work collaboratively with community providers to provide wrap around care for complex clients.
- Establish and maintain pathways to refer clients to on-going services post hospital stay.
- Facilitate a variety of education sessions, group treatment/counselling sessions, in collaboration with Addictions Workers and Peer Support staff.
- Use digital technology to complete off site assessments and/or sessions as required.
- Practice from a harm reduction approach when providing health teaching to clients and families.
- Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
- Participate in the accreditation process by engaging in best practices, audits, assessments and improvement initiatives.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the workplace.
- Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION AND TRAINING**:

- Minimum of a two (2) year diploma in Health or Social Services field, from an accredited college.
- Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is required.
- Current Certification or eligible to obtain the International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (ICADC) and in Harm Reduction is preferred.
- Certifications in one or more structured psychotherapy modality (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)) is preferred.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of two (2) years’ full-time equivalent experience working in a Mental Health and Addictions setting.
- Experience in community-based, out-patient programs is required.
- Experience in program development and group facilitation is preferred.
- Experience and skills working with indigenous people is required.
- Knowledge and respect for Indigenous healing modalities.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of addictions related care (i.e. withdrawal symptoms, withdrawal management, and medication treatment available).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize catalyst/Drug and Alcohol Treatment Information System (DATIS) and B-care system for reporting/documentation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based practices of recovery principles and stages of change.
- Demonstrated ability to complete addictions assessments, treatment planning, and referrals.
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