Health and Social Service Specialist

2 months ago


Southport, Canada Southern Health-Santé Sud Full time
Job Summary

The Mobile Withdrawal Management Service (MWMS) is a program offered in Southern Health-Santé Sud (SH-SS) that provides medically supported, non-residential withdrawal services and stabilization supports to clients. The program is designed for individuals 16 years and older for a period of 30 days.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess clients' physical and psychological status during intoxication, withdrawal, and stabilization.
  • Support client care and services in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud's Community Mental Health & Addictions program goals and service delivery models.
  • Apply advanced clinical judgment, evidence-based practices, and continuous quality improvement while enhancing client access and navigation to services.
  • Monitor program indicators, client flow, and desired outcomes.
  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to respond effectively to clients and families within a recovery-oriented care approach.
Qualifications
  • Core Addiction Practices certificate or equivalent education and training in substance use.
  • Undergraduate degree in the social sciences or other equivalent experience with at least two (2) years direct counselling experience.
  • Applied Counselling Certificate considered an asset.
  • Thorough understanding of issues related to addictions.
  • Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
  • Interviewing and hope-inducing strategies.
  • Knowledge of recovery principles in the treatment of substance use disorders.
  • Knowledge and understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Knowledge of mental health self-help and client and family engagement in mental health treatment.
  • Knowledge of community, mental health, and substance use system resources to enable the transfer care of clients to alternate services as required based on client's clinical needs.
  • Knowledge of the complexities of clinical work and various client populations, as well as the issues faced by caregivers and other service systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in Manitoba, i.e., Personal Health Information Act, Mental Health Act, and others as specified by Southern Health-Santé Sud and program area.
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite of programs and other technological applications, i.e., telehealth, and virtual platforms.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in substance use and mental health, which may include working with clients with complex needs, substance use/dependence, and complex behaviors in the last five (5) years.
  • Thorough understanding of issues related to addictions.
  • Team leadership experience and the ability to create a space where all opinions are valued and people are free to share.
  • Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with clients and their families with serious and persistent substance use, mental disorders, or both.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve in complex situations and effectively manage rapidly changing situations with strong decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in a high volume of daily/weekly travel throughout the region.
  • Demonstrated competence in risk and clinical assessment.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy in software programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and across service sectors.
  • Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
  • Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
  • Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality, including paper, electronic formats, and other mediums.
  • Good work and attendance record.
Conditions of Employment
  • Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
  • All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
  • Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.


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