Health and Social Service Specialist
4 weeks ago
The Mobile Withdrawal Management Service (MWMS) is a program offered in Southern Health-Santé Sud (SH-SS) that provides medically supported, non-residential withdrawal services and stabilization supports to clients. The program is designed for individuals 16 years and older for a period of 30 days.
Job Summary:The Health and Social Service Worker, reporting to the Manager of Mental Health & Addictions – MWMS, works within the guidance of the Manager and Health & Social Service Coordinator to provide assessment for a client's physical and psychological status during intoxication, withdrawal, and stabilization. This role includes supporting client care and services in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud's Community Mental Health & Addictions program goals and service delivery models.
Key Responsibilities:- Apply advanced clinical judgment and evidenced-based practices to support client care and services.
- Monitor program indicators, client flow, and desired outcomes.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to respond effectively to clients and families within a recovery-oriented care approach.
- Provide intake and assessment, individual counseling, referrals, case management, group counseling, and educational sessions to both the addictions team and RAAM clinic.
- Exercise independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods, and action to be taken on unusual matters.
- Core Addiction Practices certificate or equivalent education and training in substance use.
- Undergraduate degree in the social sciences or other equivalent experience with at least two (2) years direct counseling experience.
- Applied Counseling Certificate considered an asset.
- Thorough understanding of issues related to addictions.
- Certificate in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
- Interviewing and hope-inducing strategies.
- Knowledge of recovery principles in the treatment of substance use disorders.
- Knowledge and understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of mental health self-help and client and family engagement in mental health treatment.
- Knowledge of community, mental health, and substance use system resources to enable the transfer of care of clients to alternate services as required based on client's clinical needs.
- Knowledge of the complexities of clinical work and various client populations, as well as the issues faced by caregivers and other service systems.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in Manitoba, i.e., Personal Health Information Act, Mental Health Act, and others as specified by Southern Health-Santé Sud and program area.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite of programs and other technological applications, i.e., telehealth, and virtual platforms.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in substance use and mental health, which may include working with clients with complex needs, substance use/dependence, and complex behaviors in the last five (5) years.
- Thorough understanding of issues related to addictions.
- Team leadership experience and the ability to create a space where all opinions are valued and people are free to share.
- Other suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients and their families with serious and persistent substance use, mental disorders, or both.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations and effectively manage rapidly changing situations with strong decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in a high volume of daily/weekly travel throughout the region.
- Demonstrated competence in risk and clinical assessment.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer literacy in software programs.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and across service sectors.
- Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
- Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality, including paper, electronic formats, and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
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