Participate as a collaborative, productive and effective member of an interdisciplinary team in:

• Assess and triage for potential clients of the Substance use and Concurrent Disorder’s Program.
• The delivery of evidence-based addiction counseling services in both individual and group formats to a population with substance use and concurrent disorders.
• Communicating with other members of the team and community partners concerning patient status and progress including intake, unit and team conferences and care reviews.
• The ongoing care of patients admitted to the program including assisting with ward/unit/service routines.
• Maintaining clinical and other documentation which supports the care process.
• The collection of clinical and administrative data as required.
• Actively engage in ongoing quality improvement, evaluation and research activities as required.
• Participate in educational activities targeted to other health professionals in other Royal Programs and to members of our community partners and referral agencies.
• Participate in teaching and education of students from health related disciplines.
• Participate in internal and external committees as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge and skill in addiction counseling and concurrent disorders.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.

  Qualifications:

  • College diploma in Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders or relevant area of health study is required.
  • Formal substance use and concurrent disorder education/training and experience.
  • Current certification (or working towards) with a recognized Addiction Certification body.
  • Proven superior interpersonal, group and assertive communication skills.
  • Mandatory experience and knowledge with opioid addictions in an outpatient clinic
  • Proven ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Sound clinical judgment, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational ability and goal setting skills.
  • Formal training and experience in group dynamics and therapeutic groups.
  • Proven ability to present curriculum based material in a group setting.
  • Willingness to work variable hours, evenings and weekends.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of community resources including resources for those with concurrent disorders, support and housing, etc.
  • Experience in community consultation and community education is an asset.
  • Knowledge of applicable legislated acts.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in partnership with colleagues.
  • Able to promote collegial and team relationships.
  • Must complete RAI-MH, Catalyst, DATIS, training upon hire.  Input into the RAI-MH system is required on an ongoing basis.
  • Maintain work load measurement and data collection (i.e. RAI-MH) as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.                            
  • English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing.  Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.
    

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