Addiction Crisis Worker - Brampton, Canada - William Osler Health System

William Osler Health System

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.

Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.

As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Join our team today

Accountabilities:

Patient screening, intake/observation, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, counseling, discharge planning, consultation and education
Preparation of meals
Attending monthly staff meetings
Other facilityrelated duties as assigned

Qualifications

Three years experience in the addiction field
A two year community college diploma in health or social services with an addiction concentration, and/or complemented by other recognized academic credentials in addiction studies
A combination of academic credentials and relevant experience will be considered
Demonstrated screening and assessment skills regarding appropriateness of nonmedical withdrawal services
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of the effects of withdrawal from alcohol and other substances
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Current nonviolent crisis intervention training
Core knowledge and skills for withdrawal management training is an asset
Knowledge of the substance abuse treatment system in Ontario
Knowledge of gambling treatment is an asset
Knowledge of second language(s) and ethnocultural diversity issues preferred
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work with other agencies and/or organizations
Demonstrated verbal, written and computer skills
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Excellent attendance and punctuality
May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
Basic computer skills