Company Biography

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

Position Overview

The Community Rehab Worker is responsible to support clients suffering from severe and persistent mental health disorders in their path towards the optimal functional and occupational state. While promoting the psychosocial rehabilitation approach and supporting recovery, the interventions will be held in the client’s home environment. The Community Rehab worker also supports the client’s development in his or her various rehabilitation and recovery functions: personal care, productivity and leisure, interpersonal relationships, etc. so that his or her quality of life is maximized.

In an ACTT setting, the Community Rehab worker also assumes a caseload for the functions of admitting, evaluating, planning treatment and interventions, educating, community networking and other administrative functions related to the services offered to the client. The vocational worker plays an important role regarding clients’ objectives relating to work, educational and volunteering activities

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION until March 2027 approximately

The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) is based in Casselman, ON

Salary of Tech 5 as per O.P.S.E.U. Collective Agreement.

Criminal Check

As a pre-condition of employment:

• All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

• As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

• College degree in health, human sciences or related field to mental health
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Mental Health and/or

Concurrent Disorders.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Intervention techniques and case management with clients suffering from severe and persistant mental health issues and concurrent disorders.
• Experience in providing individual support (problem solving,

role play, modeling and support).

• Ability of intervening and supporting clients in their vocational goals.
• Familiarity with the laws and regulations pertaining to mental health

of mental health and concurrent disorders interventions.

• Familiarity with the programs and community resources in

mental health and concurrent disorders.

• Great teamwork abilities and skills in working in collaboration with the various community services, more specifically those involve employment and/or studies.
• Knowledge of the ACTT model and functioning
• Ability to identify and use clinical judgement in at-risk situations.
• Read and understand complex documents such as psychiatric assessment reports and clients’ social history.
• Ability to write progress notes, transfer clinical information, assist clientele with various steps including filling out of

forms, prepare treatment plans and facilitate workshops.

• Good communication skills in French and English, both oral and

written.

• Availability to work evenings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a

vehicle to provide services in the community.