Department: Community Mental Health & Addictions
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification/Experience/Knowledge

Minimum two-year diploma or degree equivalent in a related health/social sciences field

Recent clinical experience (within the last three to five years) working in community mental health and addictions required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required (obtained within the last 12 months)

Knowledge of Best Practices in addictions and/or mental health required

Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate is an asset

Knowledge and experience in recovery informed approaches including motivational interviewing, harm reduction, trauma informed care, group interventions and stepped care required

Knowledge of recent legislation, Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) standards and best practices informing the continuum of care needed by clients

Advanced knowledge of community resources to help clients and families successfully navigate services

Advanced computer knowledge (e.g. Expanse, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred

Skills/Abilities

Skilled in system navigation, able to define clinical pathways and treatment matching

Skilled in client engagement, crisis management, crisis stabilization and readiness development

Demonstrated leadership, management, problem solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, team building, and communication skills required

Exemplifies our organization’s C.A.R.E. values and demonstrates knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care Practices

Ability to work collaboratively with all members of an interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients, families and community partners





Demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence with an ability to inspire excellence in others

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner

Participation in ongoing professional development with a commitment to continuous quality improvement

Ability to provide a secure and non-threatening environment with excellent crisis intervention and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good attendance and work record required

Ability to meet the physical demands required for a community-based team

Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization

Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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