Role overview

Description

The Medical Withdrawal Service (MWS) is currently seeking a part-time, temporary (12 months) Program Assistant. MWS is an inpatient unit that provides care to clients with severe and complex substance use disorders, underlying mental health problems, and physical illnesses. Clients are mostly voluntary and come to the unit to work on their recovery goals in a safe, controlled, collaborative setting. Reporting to the Manager, you will contribute to the organization and safe and optimal function of the unit under the direction of the clinical staff, and promote maintenance of the therapeutic milieu as a member of the interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

Operating in a trauma-informed, harm-reduction paradigm, you will contribute to and participate in the supportive interaction and monitoring of individual and groups of clients and provide them with direct care and support.

You will also accompany clients for medical clearance and for any other transfers as deemed necessary. Along with clinicians, you will supervise and facilitate client participation in group and individual activities. In addition to communicating both verbally and in writing about behavioural observations, assessments and client's response to care interventions, the incumbent will assume an active role in maintaining both dynamic and static safety elements of the program and service. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position involves shift rotation and weekend work. This position is located at the Queen Street Site.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Secondary School diploma and/or Special Courses, a Personal Care Worker Certificate, or possess or be enrolled in a certificate/diploma/degree in a health care discipline. 6 months to 1 year of related experience is required. CPR is considered an asset. Ability to reflect on one’s own biases and demonstrate empathy for clients is essential. The successful applicant will possess effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-professional team environment. Besides being reliable, co-operative and client-focused you will be a motivated team player who shows initiative. In addition, you will possess effective organizational, problem-solving and communication skills, both verbal and written. Familiarity with clinical care and issues specific to mental health and addictions settings is required. You will have the ability to work with clients, teams and stakeholders from diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds, and demonstrate high levels of sensitivity and diplomacy. Days, Nights, Evening and Weekend availability is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Salary Range:$23.64 – $29.15 per hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.