Social Worker – System Navigator – Addictions - AMCT

Position Summary:

Primarily working with the provision of virtual addictions assessment, emergency department, and inpatient areas, this staff provides assessment, advocacy, referrals, and navigation to support individuals and families presenting to with substance use and/or concurrent disorders. The successful candidate is expected to work with the community withdrawal management team, the addictions medicine consult service, and relevant community partners to develop a holistic plan of care appropriate to their presentation. Work within the addictions services umbrella to provide support to other addictions programs as required.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an Accredited University.
• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience and knowledge of addictions related care (i.e. withdrawal symptoms, withdrawal management and medication treatment available).
• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
• Experience in program development and education.
• Certificate in Harm Reduction would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated health care knowledge of psychiatric conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based practices of recovery principles and trauma informed care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to apply harm reduction approach to recovery.
• Understanding and knowledge of the recovery oriented approach.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with clients who have poor distress tolerance and emotion regulation challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work with digital technology.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Those who do not meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submit their résumé for future consideration.
• Must possess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English and French. Individuals who do not meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submit their résumé for consideration.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment, referrals, and navigation to support individuals and families presenting with substance use and/or concurrent disorders.
• Provide individual and group care, including but not limited to crisis management, counseling, psychoeducation, connection to community-based resources for patients and their supports in partnership with the Addiction Medicine Consult Service.
• Provision of strength-based interventions that build off the inherent worth of people seeking support with a substance use disorder.
• Works in collaboration and consultation within the multidisciplinary team meet the patient’s needs.
• Facilitates strong working relationships and acts as a resource within our internal Mental Health and Addiction programs, other areas of TADH, as well as with community partners.
• Document assessments, intervention plans, progress notes and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Practice from an anti-oppressive, culturally safe, harm reduction approach and provide health teaching to clients, families and/or significant others on typical recovery and lifestyle issues throughout all stages of recovery.
• Facilitate formal care paths for ongoing care in the district including connections to RAAM, withdrawal management services, and substance use treatment.
• Participate in program development at the local and regional level.
• Capture relevant and required data as defined by Ontario Health, HQO, Accreditation or other quality improvement strategies.

• Acts as a patient/family advocate. Responds to patient/family concerns and escalates to Management as required.
• Align improvement projects with the organization and monitor or adjust to achieve greater outcomes.
• Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the workplace.
• Evaluate services and satisfaction on an on-going basis and formulate improvement strategies and solutions.
• Assists with coverage in all MH&A programs as required.
• Perform other duties as required.
• All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
•  Starting salary of $41.24/hour; $80,418.00/year (As per Step 1 of the OPSEU collective agreement.) range to 53.47/hour; $104,266.50/year (As per Step 6 of the OPSEU collective agreement.)
• Option to enroll in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
• Option to enroll in BlueCross health and dental benefits.

Interested applicants must submit their résumé by Department of Human Resources, Timmins and District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone (705) 267-6371; Fax (705) 360-6008; Attention: Janelle LaSalle, email jobs@tadh.com .

* In the spirit of equity and inclusion, lived experience including intersectionality as a racialized individual, a woman, a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, or a Person with a Disability will be a large consideration in the selection process.

The Timmins and District Hospital recognize historical barriers experienced by Indigenous Peoples in the health care context. The hospital is committed to addressing these barriers by working to implement concerted Indigenous recruitment efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive environment. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals self-identifying as Indigenous.  

Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

TADH is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. TADH is dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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