Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Sup Workr

Edgewood Health Network Inc; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Mental health allowance

EAP program

Birthday PTO

Float days

Perkopolis discounts

Education support

Relocation support

Pension plan

Maternity leave top-up

Daycare discounts

Job summary

EHN Canada is seeking casual Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Support Staff in Nanaimo, BC. This role assists clinical and administrative operations to keep the treatment program running smoothly.

Responsibilities include life skills support, facilitating group activities, supervising patients, responding to emergencies, and handling basic clerical tasks on shift. Eligible applicants will have a health-care related certificate or Grade 12+; night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a health care worker program or related field is asset.
• Trauma-informed training is asset.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Life skills support for patients (e.g., making beds, cleaning).
• Facilitate therapeutic and community meetings.
• Supervise patients during shifts and monitor activities.
• Handle clerical tasks and phone calls as instructed.
• Administer first aid if trained and report incidents.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Education

Health Care Worker certificate

Grade 12+ diploma

Job description

Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Sup Workr

Casual Nanaimo, BC, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3203

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Annually

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.

EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.

Learn more at ehncanada.com

Be part of the work that’s changing lives.

Job Description

The primary function of the support staff is to ensure that the company operates in a manner that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the treatment program in coordination with clinical staff during the day and during those periods when the clinical and administrative staff are not on duty.

Please note that this is a casual line which may require flexibility on shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Life skills teaching opportunities such as making beds, cleaning, etc. with patients.

Facilitate therapeutic and community meetings and address any issues/concerns or items requiring follow up

Support patients when they are unable to remain in structure.

Driving patients as required.

Supporting patients when emotionally dysregulated.

Monitor patients needing computer/phone time for financial/legal/family issues, etc. as directed by clinical staff.

Conduct regular rounds of the facility, checking on patients and reporting anything unusual.

Support patients and clinical team in signing out and recording personal effects.

Keep up to date progress notes as required.

Check and ensure white book is up to date and managed effectively.

Makes available to patients, prescribed medications as per Pharmacotherapy and Detox Policies & Procedures.

Monitors all patient activities when counselling staff are not on the premises and ensures that such activities are conducted according to the "Patient Responsibilities", and/or the general operational procedures of the facility.

Ensures patients and facility are secure after all scheduled daily activities have been completed in the evening.

Ensure all offices and group rooms are locked after regular business hours.

Immediately notifies the appropriate on call management staff or Medical Director in the event of any emergency or unusual circumstance.

Documents in the appropriate logbook any significant occurrences and a general impression of activities during the shift.

Participates in case consultation and treatment coordination with other members of multi-disciplinary team.

Administers first aid (if trained) in case of emergency while waiting for medical staff and/or emergency professionals to arrive.

Housekeeping and clerical tasks as listed on duty roster

Answer telephone and handles all calls as instructed.

Participates in in-service workshops as assigned.

Performs other related duties as requested by the Support Staff Supervisor and/or Management

Qualifications:

Certificate from a recognized Health Care Worker educational program such as Community Health Worker Program and/or experience in related field an asset.

Trauma informed training/experience an asset.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent diploma

Must be able to read and write and communicate verbally and in writing.

Must be able to understand and follow directions.

Must be able to work night shift

Employee Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health

Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees

Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees

Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships

Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more

Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program

Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence

Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.