Casual Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker
Nictaux, NS, Canada
Job Description
Ledgehill Treatment and Recovery Centre, part of the Edgewood Health Network, is a nationally recognized, accredited Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Centre, with a 35-year history of serving Canadians from across the country. Ledgehill is currently recruiting for CASUAL MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SUPPORT COUNSELLORS to join the interprofessional program including psychiatry, family medicine, psychotherapy, occupational therapy and nutrition. This is an exciting opportunity to join a seasoned, interprofessional team that is focused on quality care, by using best practice treatment, teamwork and respect. Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker Description: The Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker assists in the coordination and delivery of patient care to all clients and provides support and education to clients and families during all phases of treatment. The Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker delivers activities at the Ledgehill Treatment and Recovery Centre ensuring safety for clients and staff. The Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker provides audio visual services, general maintenance, housekeeping services and ongoing support to clients and staff in order to facilitate and fulfil its prime function of quality care to clients and others during all phases of recovery. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivering client care according to the Ethical Standards of the Human Services Counselling diploma or equivalent.
- Providing support to clients throughout all stages of recovery.
- Is attentive to and intervenes on any client safety issues that are observed. Adheres to the behaviours outlined in our policies and procedures that promote client safety.
- Other duties as assigned
- Human Services Counsellor or Addiction Counselling Diploma or Equivalent. (Working towards professional designation)
- Good conflict resolution skills.
- Good critical thinking skills
- Strong written/documentation skills.
Requirements: You will be required to work all shifts, which includes days, evenings, nights (must) and weekends and will also be available to work 12 hours shifts.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2170213
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationNictaux, NS, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned