Case Worker - Concurrent Outpatient Medical & Psychosocial Addiction Support Service

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CAMH is seeking a part-time Case Worker for a 6-month contract role that focuses on providing psychosocial support to clients dealing with addiction. This position includes responsibilities like coordinating care, advocating for clients, and offering assistance with basic necessities within a harm reduction framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based case management (1-2 years).
• Experience working with diverse client backgrounds in addiction medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered psychosocial support.
• Liaise with CAMH services and community agencies to coordinate care.
• Assist clients with social determinants of health.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

3-year Community College Diploma in a health-related science discipline

Job description

Case Worker - Concurrent Outpatient Medical & Psychosocial Addiction Support Service

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COMPASS is currently recruiting a part-time, contract (6 months) Case Worker. It is an integrated research/clinical service that provides medical treatment for addiction, including medical and non-medical treatment for opioid dependence, alcohol issues, outpatient withdrawal management (day detox), and treatment for clients with chronic pain.

The Case Worker will support the development and expansion of resources in our Resource Room, a drop-in space for clients. Responsibilities include providing client-centered psychosocial support, helping clients access social determinants of health, motivating clients for further treatment, and assisting with basic necessities and income support. The role involves liaising with CAMH services and community agencies to coordinate care, advocating for clients’ access to resources, and contributing to treatment plan development. The position operates within a harm reduction framework, including facilitating access to harm reduction supplies. Some evening/weekend hours may be required. The role is based at 100 Stokes Street.

Job Requirements

• 3-year Community College Diploma in a health-related science discipline
• 1-2 years of community-based case management experience
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse client backgrounds in addiction medicine
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively
• Organizational and computer skills
• Bilingualism (French/English) or additional language proficiency is a plus

Please note: This is a part-time, 6-month contract position within the OPSEU Bargaining Unit. Applications must be submitted before 5 pm on the closing date; late applications will not be considered.