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POSITION:
Community Addictions Liaison/ Case Manager

LOCATION:
Oakville and North Halton (Milton and Halton Hills)

SUMMARY

The Community Addictions Liaison/ Case Manager works as a member of the CALIP team, collaborating with primary health care professional teams through integrated partnerships and across several of Haltons hospital sites. The Community Addictions Liaison/ Case Manager provides preventative, educational and/or supportive care. Services will include withdrawal education, immediate safety planning including overdose prevention information, treatment planning, counselling, group services, family and significant others support, monitoring of health status, case management and transitional case planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaises with primary health care professional teams through integrated partnerships, including but not limited to the Integrated Addictions Medicine Clinic (IAMC) and other areas of need including Mental Health units, Urgent Care, and Medical units of Halton Health Care Services hospital sites.
• Provides consultation, assessment, treatment and case management for patients/clients and families with recent presentations at the partnering hospital sites.
• Completes initial safety planning education for all assigned clients including harm reduction, withdrawal information, safe withdrawal management planning, overdose prevention education, needle exchange program information and OAT.
• Assesses both short and long term existing and potential risks to the clients health and safety and educates/plans for these accordingly.
• Creates and implements care plans; develops a comprehensive treatment plan in partnership with the client (and additional health care providers where appropriate) that is based on thorough review of assessment information and a harm reduction approach to change.
• Facilitates the implementation of the treatment plan including the provision of individual counselling, coordination and monitoring of appropriate and timely referrals to additional programs /services (e.g. inpatient programs, mental health services, medical care services).
• Direct services to clients in both individual and group modalities, in-person, including community and remote/virtual applications.
• Provides clear and consistent documentation on clients health record, including in ADAPT databases.
• Participates in agency and community committees and Agency and Hospital meetings as required.
• Collaborates with community partners and hospital staff through case conferences and consultation for the purposes of coordinated case management and client care, substance use and substance dependence education.
• Participates in clinical supervision and performance evaluations as required.
• Participates in professional development activities as required.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Social Service Work or a related field, with a preference for a University Degree in Social Work/Psychology/ other Health-related field plus Addiction/ Concurrent Disorders studies certification

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Registered Social Worker (RSW) designation with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario is an asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• ASIST training or equivalent is required.
• CPI training is required.
• Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle;

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in case management and counselling to those with substance use concerns.
• Experience in:

• • Community development and networking;
  • Record keeping and file management;
  • Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work;
  • Working with families of those who have addiction problems.
  • Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change;

• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary teams, under pressure and within a fast-paced changing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and or facilitating groups for those with drug/alcohol problems.
• Experience in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed counselling.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of substances and withdrawal symptoms, with emphasis on opioids and opioid withdrawal.
• Good knowledge of mental health issues and related legislation, specifically Ontarios Mental Health Act and PHIPA.
• Demonstrated skill in addiction assessment and treatment.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge about concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated comfort working within both abstinence-based and harm-reduction models.
• Ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.
• Cultural knowledge of key populations in Halton Region that will be served to address disparities in specific services.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and others.
• Knowledge of French language an asset
• Must undergo a police record check

OTHER SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff through both oral and written means
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Attention to detail and effective documentation capabilities
• Ability to build effective rapport and active listening skills
• Keen sense of ethical boundaries and confidentiality obligations
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline
• Proficient in computer skills and experience with electronic medical record systems;

WORK CONDITIONS

• Delivering services in hospital-based clinics and or partnering community clinics;
• Delivering services through community outreach;
• Working from any one of ADAPTs community service office across Halton Region;
• Able to fulfill all duties and work hours from a remote/home location, whenever required;
• Able to work 37.5hrs/week; flexibility is required when meeting clients needs in evenings;
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals;
• Various physical actions of mobility are required (minimal lifting, sitting for periods of time, moderate wrist motions);

ABOUT US

ADAPT (Halton Alcohol Drug and Gambling Assessment Prevention and Treatment Services) is one of the largest and most diversified treatment agencies in Ontario. We offer a full spectrum of services to clients experiencing concerns with addictions, mental health or concurrent disorders, as well as to their families and loved ones.

At ADAPT we are committed to building a warm, inclusive, and diverse environment. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset; that they will do their best work when they feel supported and empowered. That is why we offer an attractive compensation and benefits package.

You may be a great candidate even if you dont have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited, then we want to hear from you!

At ADAPT, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

ADAPT seeks candidates from First Nations, Mtis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with ADAPT. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, ADAPT will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.