Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Position Vacancy: Mental Health & Addictions Program
Position: Unscheduled Part Time Withdrawal Management Assistant
Posting Period: July 15-20
Hours of Work: Days, Nights, Weekends
Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)
Position Summary :
At Waterloo Regional Health Network, 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.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Withdrawal Management, Emergency Crisis Services and Adult Ambulatory Mental Health Services, you will provide direct clinical care for adults looking to safely withdraw from alcohol and/or drugs in a residential, day or community environment. Clinical care includes but is not limited to addiction and concurrent assessments, withdrawal monitoring, provide recovery based education to clients and families, determine appropriate treatment interventions, plan and facilitate transfers to community-based short and long-term treatment programs. As the successful candidate you will facilitate individual and group psycho-educational sessions, provide crisis intervention, and aftercare support services. You will be expected to maintain accurate records of all activities. You will also be required to manage activities such as meal preparation, supply inventory and ordering, and ensure overall maintenance of a safe, clean and orderly environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will participate in service committees and quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
Position Requirements:
· 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
Application Instructions:
EMPLOYEES OF WRHN MIDTOWN & CHICOPEE ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
Attention UNIFOR Members: Effective June 1, 2013, applications for postings outside a candidate’s home unit/department will not be considered if no résumé has been provided.
Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
WRHN 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.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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