Withdrawal Mgmt Asst

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have two opportunities for Unscheduled Part-Time Withdrawal Management Assistant (UNIFOR)

Hours of Work: 12HR SHIFTS (DAY/NIGHT)

How Withdrawal Management Assistant support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

At Grand River Hospital, we work with the communities we serve towards life-long health and well-being for all. We exist to provide exceptional care through inspired people, one patient at a time. Our Mental Health & Addictions Program strives to deliver exceptional patient experience, excellent patient access, and engaged staff.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Withdrawal Management, Emergency Crisis Services and Adult Ambulatory Mental Health Services, you will provide direct clinical care for adults looking to safely withdraw from alcohol and/or drugs in a residential, day or community environment. Clinical care includes but is not limited to addiction and concurrent assessments, withdrawal monitoring, provide recovery based education to clients and families, determine appropriate treatment interventions, plan and facilitate transfers to community-based short and long-term treatment programs. As the successful candidate you will facilitate individual and group psycho-educational sessions, provide crisis intervention, and aftercare support services. You will be expected to maintain accurate records of all activities. You will also be required to manage activities such as meal preparation, supply inventory and ordering, and ensure overall maintenance of a safe, clean and orderly environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will participate in service committees and quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

At Grand River Hospital, the Withdrawal Management Assistant brings the following:

• Must have a 2-year community college diploma in Health or Social Service Program
• Addictions Certificate or Diploma preferred, and/or a willingness to enroll and complete Addictions certificate or diploma
• A minimum of 2 years addiction and mental health related experience preferred
• Must have the ability to facilitate groups independently
• Current certificate or equivalent training in non-violent crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid certification
• Advanced skills and experience providing a range of individual and group interventions for the age range of clients with substance and/or concurrent disorders in a treatment setting
• Exceptional crisis intervention and relapse prevention skills
• Working knowledge of pharmacology properties of illicit drugs and/or alcohol relevant to Withdrawal Management
• Demonstrates excellent assessment, observation, and motivational interviewing skills
• Knowledge of community agencies providing treatment and supportive care
• Proven organizational, prioritization, and problem solving skills
• Participate in team building, service development, and improvement activities
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates exceptional personal boundaries
• Good attendance record
• An understanding of professional ethics and limits of confidentiality

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorshipWellness programs

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.