Concurrent Disorders Worker

**Job Summary**:
The Concurrent Disorders Worker works as a member of an inter-professional team and is responsible for providing case management services and administration of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs Assessments to individuals with a concurrent disorder who are living in the community. This position works in close partnership with acute care hospitals and community service agencies to provide assessment, intervention, supportive counselling, service coordination and follow-up to adults, 16 years of age and older. All services are provided in accordance with the mission, vision, values and established protocols of the Agency.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- University degree in a relevant area of health study, along with training in addictions counselling providing specific knowledge and skill applicable to individuals living with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use.
- Three years relevant experience providing services to individuals who live with a serious mental illness, preferably in a community setting.
- Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset.
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) an asset.
- Experience working within a case management model, preferred.
- French Language proficiency considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side effects.
- Demonstrated psycho-social assessment skills.
- Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of clients.
- Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and other relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services, increasing awareness of services and establish rapport with persons living with a serious mental illness.
- Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to work weekend and extended hours shift rotations.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred.
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of $2,000,000 vehicle insurance. Incumbent may be required to transport clients.
- Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to hire.

**Please Note**: AMHS-KFLA has a vaccination policy which requires proof of all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Canada or proof of medical exemption, consistent with the criteria outlined in the policy prior to their employment. A copy of the policy can be made available upon request.
- We are committed to accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources to discuss your individual accessibility needs_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $29.70-$34.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Greater Napanee, ON K7R 1H9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person