Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Support Worker Full-time Job

Position Summary:  

The primary function of the Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker is to ensure that EHN Canada operates in a manner that is consistent with the goals andobjectivesof the treatment program during those periods when the counselling and administrative staff are not available or on duty. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitors all patient activities when counselling staff are not on thepremises andensures 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. 
• Makes available to patients, prescribed medications as per Pharmacotherapy and Detox Policies & Procedures. 
• Makes themselves available to any patient experiencing difficulties and needing to talk to a staff member. 
• Immediately notifies theappropriate oncall counselling staff, management staff or Medical Directorin the event ofany emergency or unusual circumstance. 
• Documents in theappropriatelogbookany significant occurrences and a generalimpression 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 per Duty Roster. 

• Answers telephone and handles all calls as instructed. 
• Participates in in-service workshops as assigned. 
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Residential Care Manager and/or Staffing Coordinator. 

Experience and Qualifications: 

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent diploma. 
• Education and training in the field of Addictions and Mental Health. 
• Must be able to read and write and communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Must be able to understand and follow directions. 
• Must have good hearing and eyesight. 
• Valid First Aid/CPR Level C. 
• Clear Criminal Records Check for vulnerable adults. 
• Valid Class 5Driver'sLicense and/or proof of identity. 
• Reported misuse or abuse of mood-altering chemicals for two years prior to application would disqualify an applicant for a period of one year from the date of application. 

Employee Benefits and Perks: 

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks 
• Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday 
• Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships 
• Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance 
• Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program 
• Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities 
• Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution 
• Maternity and parental leave top-up 
• Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare