1249: TRAVELLING MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
200 Anemki PlaceFWFN, OntarioP7J1L6
Why should YOU choose Dilico?
- Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
- Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
- OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- EFAP available to all employees and their families
- Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services
- A chance to make a difference in the community
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager, the Travelling Adult Mental Health and Addictions Worker will be based in the city of Thunder Bay, with regular travel to district First Nation communities. The primary focus will be coordination and delivery of programing to designated First Nations based on consultation and identified needs. The Travelling Adult Mental Health and Addiction Worker is also responsible for providing specialized mental health counselling services. This includes the provision of treatment plans and counselling services for clients, ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes; ensuring the current developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of clients are met by participating in the provision of assessment, counselling, and referrals. A primary responsibility is to increase early identification of mental health problems and mental disorders and deliver programing suited to those needs that is consistent with the philosophy, policies, and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
Full Time
Social workers
2
$29.26 To $38.18 Hourly
32.5
n/a
11/26/2024
n/a
- A minimum two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma or a Diploma in a related field is required. A three-year BSW Degree is preferred
- A minimum three years’ experience in the field of addictions is required
- A combination of training and experience in working with the Anishinabek
- Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, tradition and teachings
- Experience in group facilitation
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Check
- Ability to work flexible hours (evening/weekend work required) as determined by the Addictions Services Manager in relation to service requirements
- Must posses a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and must have access to a personal vehicle
- Extensive travel in the district is required
Please apply online at www.dilico.com
