EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.
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Job Description :
The Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker Supervisor assists in the coordination and delivery of patient care to all clients and provides support and education to clients and families during all phases of treatment. The Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker Supervisor delivers activities at the facility ensuring safety for clients and staff. The Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker Supervisor also provides audio visual services, general maintenance, housekeeping services and ongoing support to clients and staff to facilitate and fulfil its prime function of quality care to clients and others during all phases of recovery. Specific duties and procedures are outlined below.
Job Duties and Functions :
- Delivering client care according to the Ethical Standards of the Human Services Counselling diploma or equivalent.
- Maintaining current progress records on clients.
- Orientating, facilitating, and reinforcing client’s involvement in clinical programming.
- Providing supportive counselling and health teaching to clients, families and / or significant others on typical recovery and lifestyle issues throughout all stages of recovery.
- Maintain a therapeutic environment conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living.
- Participate in the delivery of newcomers group, orientation tours and video and discussions as well as other sessions as requested
- Maintaining professional standards and participating in In-service and continued educational activities.
- Is attentive to and intervenes on any client safety issues that are observed. Adheres to the behaviours outlined in our policies and procedures that promote client safety.
- To ensure appropriate supplies and equipment to meet the needs of daily program.
- Orients clients to program.
- Attends to all daily tasks assigned on assignment sheets to ensure the smooth operation of unit
- Other duties as assigned
- Check ins with members of the Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker team
- Facilitating groups when necessary
- making sure all scheduling needs are filled
- Directing any issues / concerns to Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker Manager
Qualifications :
Human Services Counsellor or Addiction Counselling Diploma or Equivalent. (Working towards professional designation)ICADC / CACC preferred2 years Clinical experience in treatment of individuals with addictions, mental health issues including PTSD and OCDExperience in a patient care setting within a nursing team an assetGood conflict resolution skills.Good critical thinking skillsStrong written / documentation skills.Professional Attributes :
Role models excellence in patient care and serves as a mentor for the teamDemonstrated excellent communication, facilitation, and decision-making skillsDemonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care teamClinical and leadership skills, which develops and empowers members of the health care team in autonomous decision-making to achieve desired outcomesStrong organizational skillsDemonstrated commitment to best practice and quality improvementCommitment to the vision and goals of the organizationEvidence of ongoing professional developmentEmployee Benefits and Perks :
Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $600 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program through Greenshield HealthCompetitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthdayAccess to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym membershipsPerks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home / auto / pet insurancePersonal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance programNationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunitiesDefined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contributionMaternity and parental leave top-upAccess to discounts at Kids & Co. DaycareArtificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.
EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.
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