Addictions Support Worker - Brampton, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are officially starting our recruitment for the Black, African and Caribbean Health and Social Services Hub

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is partnering with LAMP Community Health Centre (LAMP CHC) and Roots Community Services Inc (RootsCS) to design, develop and implement an integrated health and social services hub with and for the Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region.

The hub will provide primary health, mental health, addictions and social services programs that will holistically address the physical, mental, social and cultural needs of BAC communities, and seek to eliminate disparities and inequities.

To achieve our goals, we are recruiting people who are passionate about delivering culturally relevant, responsive and affirming care that will inspire individuals to improve their wellbeing.

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose
Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch means you'll be part of something meaningful.

For starters, we're honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better.

Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we're committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health.

That's why we've made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve - and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we're dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone - including our team members.

That's why we're proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life.

You'll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals - from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like health, dental, EAP and life insurance, we offer our permanent team members some unique perks that really stand out:_
4 weeks accrued vacation (to start)
Up to 18 paid personal days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year
HOOPP Pension Plan
Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications

- $250 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals

Mileage reimbursement for workrelated travel
Participation in organizational pay for performance incentive program

We are looking for an Addictions Support Worker
to join our team

The Addictions Support Worker will report to the Program Manager, BAC Multidisciplinary Team and will provide clients with a comprehensive care plan supporting both addictions and mental health needs using a stepped care approach**.

The Addictions Worker will conduct comprehensive assessments, provide client centered stagewise brief interventions and case management using a harm reduction model.

This position will work closely with other professionals through the provision of addictions expertise and linkages between mental health and primary health care.

- **Stepped Care approach is a system of delivering and monitoring mental health and addictions treatment so that the most effective, yet least resource-intensive treatment, is delivered first, only "stepping up" to intensive/ specialist services as required and depending on the level of client distress or need._

Status:
Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week, evening hours and weekend may be required

Location:
This position is based out of Brampton.

Although we operate with a flexible workplace policy, staff are required to have office and/or community presence as per program and client needs.

Deadline to apply:
Open until filled

What you will do
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Conduct comprehensive standardized addictions assessments including developing Crisis Plans
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Provide short-term counselling and case management support to ensure progress toward client goals
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Facilitate groups as part of CMHA PD's multi-disciplinary team including the creation of new groups as needed and act as a back-up facilitator
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Regularly assess risk and respond with mitigation strategies

Provide
education on substance use and wellness to clients and their families/other supports
Take a leadership role to ensure the provision of substance use interventions for clients including motivational counseling, harm reduction, and abstinence using the stages of change model

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Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals

Manage a caseload including regular reassessments, updating risk levels and caseload reviews
Participate in
regular staff meetings and care planning reviews to provide
addictions expertise for client care within multidisciplinary team

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