Community Addiction Worker Addictions Treatment - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Community Addiction Worker Addictions Treatment (Job ID: 1347)

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond.

Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.

Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Community Addiction Worker Addictions Treatment.

Summary:
Reporting to the Coordinator of the Withdrawal Management Service (WMS), the incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of high quality WM care to clients based on the community and day withdrawal models of care

This includes:
screening of clients, coordinating necessary support services, monitoring the withdrawal process, and keeping accurate records of client care. As well, be responsible for caring out assessments and performing auricular acupuncture on individuals and in group settings.

In addition the incumbent will facilitate education regarding WM issues to care providers in other residential facilities and create networking opportunities.- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Performs initial screening of clients to the Service: which can, based on physical assessment, include referral to emergency or other appropriate services, or admittance to withdrawal management service; opening new files with necessary personal data, entering observation notes on condition of client overseeing admitting procedures- Facilitates Auricular Acupuncture for Residential & Day Clients- Facilitates psycho education and life skills groups for Day Clients- Participates in case management meetings and assumes primary worker responsibilities for several clients.

Develops treatment plans with the clients and helps facilitate referrals to other agencies/programs.- Maintains records of clients including: completing progress reports, and completing clients files at the time of discharge from the service.

Enter client data into computer program.- Supervises the Day and Community clients to ensure they are not in residential area of building.- Performs other duties as required.

- QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Two-year college diploma in Human Services majoring in addictions and/or mental health or equivalent combination of training and education such as a bachelor¿s degree in behavioural science with addiction work experience.
Certification as an Acu-Detoxification Specialist
Minimum 2 years¿ experience working in the addictions field and must be familiar with the addictions continuum and other sector partners which may be a support to the client population.
Knowledge of Withdrawal Management Services and related functions.
Sound clinical knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and appropriate interventions.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a team framework
Knowledge of Community Withdrawal Management Service models of care
Must be comfortable working with clients in diverse external locations and have skills to engage family members of clients
Ability to work flexible hours is a requirement of the position.
Good attendance record
Willingness to attend required training
length of the temporary position is till March 2024.
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment,