Concurrent Disorder Specialist

Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Disability insurance

Professional development funding

Work-life balance

Job summary

CMHA Toronto is seeking a Concurrent Disorder Specialist for the Addictions Program at the Lawrence Site. You will deliver nursing, therapy and addiction services within an interdisciplinary team, focusing on justice-involved individuals and recovery-oriented care.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field with Addictions Training and at least three years of mental health/addictions experience; strong communication, case management and crisis intervention skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field with addictions training.
• Minimum three years of community mental health and addictions experience.
• Understanding of recovery principles and harm reduction concepts.
• Ability to work in a diverse, anti-oppressive framework.

Responsibilities

• Group facilitation of addiction groups and other therapy-based groups.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of psychosocial history, mental health and substance use symptoms, needs and risks.
• Provide one-on-one addictions support, counselling, harm reduction and referrals.
• Provide consultation to staff on addictions and attend Concurrent Disorders team meetings.
• Support addiction-related activities at the agency (nicotine replacement therapy, workshops).
• Maintain a trusting, respectful, collaborative working relationship with clients and colleagues.
• Provide resources, information and advocacy, including crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Case management

Strong communication

Harm reduction knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/ Social Science & Addictions Training

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Salary Range: $58,783.00 To $64,407.00 Annually

Concurrent Disorder Specialist – Addictions Program (Full Time Permanent)

The Role and Opportunity

Join our dynamic team at MHJ Addictions, where you'll be a vital part of an interdisciplinary group dedicated to providing comprehensive support to justice-involved individuals. As a Concurrent Disorder Specialist, you'll contribute to our mission of delivering top-notch nursing, therapy, and specialized addiction services. Our focus is on community-based and virtual care, emphasizing stabilization, enhanced quality of life, and recovery from mental illness and addiction. This role is based at CMHA Toronto – Lawrence Site.

About CMHA Toronto

CMHA Toronto is the city’s leading community mental health agency. We provide accessible, quality care for Toronto residents through programs, research and advocacy that create belonging and hope. At CMHA Toronto, we take a client-first, recovery-oriented approach to supporting people and their families when they experience mental health challenges or live with mental illness. By integrating health and social care, we provide services that aid in long-term wellness including housing, employment, community connections and so much more. Our goal? Help everyone thrive in the community.

Hours of Work: 35 per week

Responsibilities

• Group co-facilitation of addiction groups and other therapeutic skills-based groups
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ psychosocial history, mental, substance use related and physical health symptoms, strengths, needs, risks, and target behaviours
• Provide one on one specialized addictions support to clients which can include addictions counselling, harm reduction support, referral to group support, referral to treatment or other supports
• Provide consultation to other staff on addictions and attend agency Concurrent Disorders team meetings
• Supporting addiction related activities at agency (providing nicotine replacement therapy, addictions consultations, group facilitation and workshops)
• Maintaining a trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationship
• Providing resources, information and advocacy
• Provide client-centered engagement, service provision and crisis intervention

Experience & Education Required

• Bachelors level education in Social Work/Social Science & Addictions Training
• Three (3) years experience in community mental health and addictions
• Understanding of recovery principles and their application to people with mental illness and addiction
• Understanding of harm reduction principles, cycle of addiction, stages of change, and other approaches of care for people who use drugs
• Knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care and recovery-oriented practice
• Skills in providing some case management support
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities
• Ability to work from an anti-oppressive framework
• Ability to demonstrate a non-homophobic and anti-racism approach.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset
• Persons with direct lived experience with the mental health system are encouraged to apply.
• Access to a car and a valid driver’s license is required.

Why Choose CMHA Toronto?

If you care about mental illness and mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA Toronto may be the place for you. We have a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a predictable, secure monthly income upon retirement
• Short-term and Long-term Disability programs and life insurance to protect your income upon illness or injury
• Work-life balance and flexibility – to ensure you have time for the things that matter to you
• Annual Professional Development Funding for career learning and advancement
• Work with like-minded, passionate individuals and make an impact on mental health service delivery
• Build genuine and authentic connections, with colleagues and clients, with the goal of making a difference

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.

CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

To be eligible for this role candidates will be required to adhere to our COVID-19 policy and provide proof of vaccination.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

CMHA Toronto thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.