Developmental Service Worker, Dual Diagnosis - London, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Care London

St. Joseph's Health Care London
St. Joseph's Health Care London
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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Parkwood Institute, Mental Health is an organization that provides specialized mental health care to individuals living with mental illnesses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.

In addition to providing direct care to individuals living with mental illness, the organization is also actively involved in the education of future clinicians and in advancing the research knowledge base.

Our work is guided by a recovery-oriented philosophy of care as well as the utilization of treatment and rehabilitation interventions that are based on the best available evidence of their effectiveness to assist individuals in pursuing their life goals.

We believe in supporting both the individual and their family/friends throughout their recovery journey.


Essential Qualifications

  • Developmental Service Worker Diploma
  • Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act
  • Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
  • Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team as well as the ability to function independently with clients with a predictable outcome
  • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to form a working therapeutic relationships with those we serve
  • Demonstrate effective written documentation skills
  • Demonstrate flexibility and strong organizational skills
  • The ability to recognize the cause and meaning of abnormal behaviour indicative of a significant emotional and or psychiatric change and respond therapeutically
  • Working knowledge of the principals of applied behavioural analysis
  • Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in French would be an asset
  • 2 years prior experience working with individuals with a Dual Diagnosis
  • Valid First Aid Certificate

Teaching and Research

  • St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

  • Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid19 vaccine and a written commitment to follow any future Public Health recommendations and St. Joseph's Health Care London policies and processes related to Covid management in the workplace.
  • Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
  • Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date:
May 15, 2023


Submission deadline:
May 21, 2023


Michelle Robertson, Human Resources

  • Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. _
  • Only those under consideration will be contacted._
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