Health and Social Service Specialist

4 weeks ago


Southport, Sefton, United Kingdom Southern Health-Santé Sud Full time
Job Title: Health and Social Service Worker

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 involves 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 to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Work collaboratively with 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.
Qualifications:
  • 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.
Conditions of Employment:
  • 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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