Case Worker Opseu

**EXTERNAL VACANCY
**DEPARTMENT: ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT TEAMS**

**POSITION: ONE (1) TEMPORARY FULL TIME CASE WORKER (APPROX. 6 MONTHS)**

**SITE NBRHC - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS SITE**

**HOURS: ALL SHIFTS AS REQUIRED**

**SALARY: $34.49 (Min) to $42.27 (Max)**

**Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement
**QUALIFICATIONS
**Must have minimum two year diploma or degree in the health/social sciences required
Recent 2-3 years experience working in the field of Addictions and Mental Health
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last

twelve months)

Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate required (training delivered by Health Centre upon
hire)

Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
Knowledge of Best Practices in addictions, mental health and the ACTT model of care

assessment, treatment and rehabilitation)

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing recovery informed approaches including
motivational interviewing and CBT informed techniques

Previous experience using different evidence based therapeutic interventions
Advanced knowledge of community resources and service systems that support individuals with serious

mental illness and concurrent disorders

Exemplifies our organization’s C.A.R.E. values
Knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care Practices
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of an Interdisciplinary health care team which includes

clients, families and community partners

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner
Participation in ongoing clinical education for professional growth
Ability to provide a safe and non-threatening environment to clients
Excellent crisis intervention assessment and problem solving skills
Valid class G Driver’s License and Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Abstract required for extensive travel

within the catchment area

Access to a safe and reliable vehicle with sufficient insurance ($2,000,000) to allow for work-related use
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good attendance and work record required
Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community based team
First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate required
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six (6) months is a requirement

**The posting will remain open until the positions are filled.
**_NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, please be advised _**
**_that in order to be eligible for employment at the Health Centre, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 _**
**_Vaccination Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment. To be considered fully vaccinated, an _**
**_individual must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by _**
**_the World Health Organization (e.g. two doses of a two-dose vaccine series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series) _**
**_and received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.
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**_pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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- North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the _
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the _

**We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles:
providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral

centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and it’s the specialized mental health

service provider serving all of northeast Ontario. At more than 400 beds, our state-of-the-art regional health centre

has over 150 physicians, 2300 employees and 250 volunteers.

**THE COMMUNITY**

North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just north of the district of Muskoka, and 3.5 hours west of

Ottawa. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community that

offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the

shores of two large lakes (Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake) and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons.

Whatever your interests are, you will have access to numerous activities and amenities within minutes from your

home-reclaim your work-life balance and join us