1249: TRAVELLING MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community as a Travelling Mental Health & Addictions Worker. This role involves providing essential mental health counselling services and coordinating programming for First Nations communities. You will be responsible for developing treatment plans, ensuring proper documentation, and evaluating system effectiveness to meet the unique needs of clients. With a focus on early identification of mental health issues, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of individuals. If you are passionate about mental health and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Generous Paid Vacation Time

Paid Time Off at Christmas

EFAP for Employees and Families

Flexible Work Schedule

Opportunity to Make a Difference

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year diploma in Addictions or Social Work required.
• Three years’ experience in addictions field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver mental health programming to First Nations.
• Provide specialized mental health counselling and treatment plans.

Skills

Mental Health Counselling

Addictions Treatment

Group Facilitation

Cultural Knowledge of Anishinabek

Documentation and Reporting

Flexible Work Hours

Education

Addictions or Social Work Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Tools

Personal Vehicle

Job description

1249: TRAVELLING MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager, the Travelling Adult Mental Health and Addictions Worker will be based in the city of Thunder Bay, with regular travel to district First Nation communities. The primary focus will be coordination and delivery of programming to designated First Nations based on consultation and identified needs. The Travelling Adult Mental Health and Addiction Worker is also responsible for providing specialized mental health counselling services. This includes the provision of treatment plans and counselling services for clients, ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes; ensuring the current developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of clients are met by participating in the provision of assessment, counselling, and referrals. A primary responsibility is to increase early identification of mental health problems and mental disorders and deliver programming suited to those needs that is consistent with the philosophy, policies, and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Social workers

Total Positions: 2

Wage: $29.26 To $38.18 Hourly

Hours/Week: 32.5

Days of Work: n/a

Closing Date / Apply By: 11/26/2024

Start Date: n/a

Qualifications:

• A minimum two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma or a Diploma in a related field is required. A three-year BSW Degree is preferred.
• A minimum three years’ experience in the field of addictions is required.
• A combination of training and experience in working with the Anishinabek.
• Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, tradition and teachings.
• Experience in group facilitation.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evening/weekend work required) as determined by the Addictions Services Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and must have access to a personal vehicle.
• Extensive travel in the district is required.