Emergency Department Addiction Social Worker

4 days ago

Chaput Hughes, Ontario, Canada TADH Full-time

Support Emergency Department patients with substance use and concurrent disorders through assessment, advocacy, referrals, and navigation in a full-time role.

As a Social Worker, you will collaborate with withdrawal management, Addiction Medicine Consult Service, and community partners. Your work includes individual and group care, crisis management, counseling, psychoeducation, and connections to community resources. You will develop holistic, recovery-oriented plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess individuals and families presenting with substance use concerns
  • Provide crisis management, counseling, and psychoeducation
  • Coordinate referrals to RAAM and withdrawal management services
  • Document assessments, interventions, progress, and outcomes
  • Advocate for patients and respond to family concerns

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers
  • Three years' addictions-related care experience and knowledge
  • Knowledge of recovery principles and trauma-informed care
  • Effective services in both English and French

Apply your addictions knowledge, critical thinking, and harm reduction practice to emergency-based patient navigation and support.