Department: Community Mental Health & AddictionsQUALIFICATIONSCertification/Experience/KnowledgeMinimum two-year diploma or degree equivalent in a related health/social sciences fieldRecent clinical experience (within the last three to five years) working in community mental health and addictions requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required (obtained within the last 12 months)Knowledge of Best Practices in addictions and/or mental health requiredCurrent Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate is an assetKnowledge and experience in recovery informed approaches including motivational interviewing, harm reduction, trauma informed care, group interventions and stepped care requiredKnowledge of recent legislation, Withdrawal Management Services (WMS) standards and best practices informing the continuum of care needed by clientsAdvanced knowledge of community resources to help clients and families successfully navigate servicesAdvanced computer knowledge (e.G. Expanse, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferredSkills/AbilitiesSkilled in system navigation, able to define clinical pathways and treatment matchingSkilled in client engagement, crisis management, crisis stabilization and readiness developmentDemonstrated leadership, management, problem solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, team building, and communication skills requiredExemplifies our organization's C.A.R.E. values and demonstrates knowledge of Patient and Family Partnered Care PracticesAbility to work collaboratively with all members of an interdisciplinary health care team which includes clients,



families and community partnersDemonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence with an ability to inspire excellence in othersDemonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed mannerParticipation in ongoing professional development with a commitment to continuous quality improvementAbility to provide a safe and non-threatening environment with excellent crisis intervention and problem-solving skillsDemonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skillsGood attendance and work record requiredAbility to meet the physical demands required for a community-based teamMust support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organizationBilingualism (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 AgreementNorth 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 PROSPECT EMPLOYER

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