Mental Health

Edgewood Health Network (EHN) brings together a North American network of addiction and mental health providers. EHN centers have over 50 years of combined clinical experience providing best practice, comprehensive treatment options to patients, families and health care practitioners. EHN has ambitious aspirations to continue to expand the network to offer the best possible care and support to our patients and clients, growing organically and through acquisition.

Nanaimo is a vibrant urban centre found on the east side of beautiful Vancouver Island where an abundance of recreation and cultural opportunities exist, giving community members a lifestyle second to none for living, working and playing.

EHN/Edgewood is committed to being a leader in mental health and additions treatment, including family care:
**_ Our Vision_**

Mental health care that is Excellent, Accessible and Affordable.

**_ Our Mission_**

We strive to:

- Provide full-spectrum care dedicated to the best outcomes, and delivered by medical experts
- Help patients address the root causes of their concerns through evidence-based care
- Provide a safe, inclusive, and comfortable environment for recovery
- Help families heal
- Support the public care system where we can

**_ Our Values_**
- _ Exceptional Medical Care_
- _ Compassion_
- _ Courage_

**Position Summary and General Duties**:
The primary function of the support staff is to ensure that Edgewood operates in a manner that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the treatment program. This position will support the Main building and the Ferguson Building.

This role has a schedule of Sunday-Thursday from 8am-4pm.

Duties involve ensuring patient safety, patient admissions, answering telephone calls, assist with administering medications, monitoring patient activities, doing patient checks, and general duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisors. Support staff will facilitate, and co-lead groups as required and assist patients as required.
- Certificate from a recognized Health Care Worker educational and/or experience in related field an asset.
- CBT and DBT training an asset.
- Trauma informed training an asset.
- Fulfill requirements of patient admission process, experience in this area is preferred
- Good hearing and eyesight.
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations and patient dysregulation.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficiency in computer use.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Level C.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
- Criminal record check clearance through the Ministry of Justice.
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
- Negative TB test.
- Knowledge of mental health and addiction and the 12 steps an asset.The successful applicant will have a combination of education, training and experience in the field of addictions and mental health.

**The following commitments are essential to all positions within EHN/Edgewood**:

- A commitment to understanding and upholding the organizations vision, mission, goals and values;
- A commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices;
- A commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy;
- A commitment to, and acts in accordance with, the inclusion, equity and diversity. Specifically, engagement of people of diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, racialized communities, Indigenous Peoples, and the LGBTQ2S+ communities;
- A demonstratable commitment to increase personal knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being, as well as historical and current realities experienced by Indigenous Peoples locally, nationally, and internationally.

**_
Edgewood is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, EHN Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process._