Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker Temp FT

Job summary

The Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker ensures program integrity and provides essential support to patients during times when counseling staff are unavailable. Responsibilities include facilitating psychoeducational sessions, monitoring patient well-being, and maintaining a safe, secure environment.

Job details

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Learn more at ehncanada.com [https://ehncanada.com/] Be part of the work that’s changing lives. Overview: As a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, the primary function of the Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker (MHASW) is to ensure that EHN Canada operates in accordance with the goals and objectives of the treatment program during times when counseling and administrative staff are unavailable. This role is crucial for providing support, maintaining program integrity, and fostering a safe environment for clients on their recovery journey. This role is a non-regulated role and therefore is not able to perform psychotherapy with clients. The MHASW provide support, encouragement and facilitate some psychoeducational sessions. Please note that this is a Temporary Contract position for at least 12 months. Duties & Responsibilities: * Instruct patients in essential life skills such as bed-making and cleaning to promote independence. * Lead newcomers’ groups and facilitate therapeutic and community meetings. * Monitor patient attendance in structured activities and provide support as needed. * Assist patients who may struggle to remain engaged in activities including therapeutically challenging clients about maladaptive behaviours. * Provide transportation for patients as required via taxi. * Supervise patient activities in the absence of counseling staff, ensuring compliance with facility procedures. * Ensure the security of both patients and the facility after daily activities conclude. * Be available to support patients experiencing emotional difficulties. * Immediately notify on-call leadership in the event of emergencies. * Record significant occurrences and general observations in patient health record or incident reporting system * Engage in case consultations and treatment coordination with the multi-disciplinary team. * Provide first aid when trained, until medical staff arrive. * Support with communications as directed. * Conduct regular rounds to monitor patient well-being and report any concerns. * Ensure all offices and group rooms are secured after business hours. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with completing demands Employee Benefits and Perks: * 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health * Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships * Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more * Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence * Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution * Maternity and parental leave top-up * Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare. IAM Disclaimer This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making. EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources. #INDMP

What you’ll do

The Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker ensures program integrity and provides essential support to patients during times when counseling staff are unavailable. Responsibilities include facilitating psychoeducational sessions, monitoring patient well-being, and maintaining a safe, secure environment.

Requirements

This is a non-regulated role that does not perform psychotherapy but requires the ability to instruct life skills and manage therapeutically challenging situations. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program • Fitness facilities • Discounted gym memberships • Entertainment discounts • Insurance discounts • Relocation opportunities • Defined benefit pension plan • Maternity leave top-up • Parental leave top-up • Daycare discounts

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Emotional support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mental health support
• Addiction support
• Crisis intervention
• Patient monitoring
• Life skills instruction
• Group facilitation
• First aid
• Incident reporting
• Case consultation
• Treatment coordination
• Facility security
• Communication
• Emotional support
• Coordinating
• Incident Reporting
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence
• First Aid
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Trauma Care
• Employment Equity
• Medical Records
• Patient Assistance
• Psychotherapy
• Life Skills Development
• Private Networks
• Collective Bargaining
• Bed-Making

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Support Worker
• Mental Health Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Psychiatric Aides