Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker - Casual

EHN Canada
Nictaux, NS, CA
$23,4 an hour (estimated)
Temporary

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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If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, come join us!

Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker Description :

The Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker 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 & Addictions Support Worker delivers activities at the Ledgehill Treatment and Recovery Centre ensuring safety for clients and staff.

The Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker provides audio visual services, general maintenance, housekeeping services and ongoing support to clients and staff in order to facilitate and fulfil its prime function of quality care to clients and others during all phases of recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Delivering client care according to the Ethical Standards of the Human Services Counselling diploma or equivalent.
  • Providing support to clients throughout all stages of recovery.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications :

  • Grade 12 Education
  • Current and Valid Drivers License
  • Clean Drivers Abstract
  • Human Services Counsellor or Addiction Counselling Diploma or Equivalent. (Working towards professional designation)
  • Good conflict resolution skills.
  • Good critical thinking skills
  • Strong written / documentation skills.

Employee Benefits and Perks :

Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy

  • 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
  • Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
  • Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
  • Remote or hybrid work models for eligible employees
  • Perks and discounts with Perkopolis entertainment, home / auto / pet insurance
  • Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
  • Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
  • Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up
  • Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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