Withdrawal Mgmt Asst

**POSITION VACANCY**: Mental Health & Addictions Program

**POSITION**: Unscheduled Part -Time Withdrawal Management Assistant Service 7 (UNIFOR Service)

**HOURS OF WORK**: 11.25 hr. shifts - Days, Nights, Weekends 2D2N

**Summary**:
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. '

**Responsibilities**:
**Qualifications**:

- 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**APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

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).