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Addictions Officer

Newfoundland and Labrador
In-person
Full-time
Experienced
Company Benefits
Flexible Work
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Zone: Western Zone
Location: MD 127 - 127 Montana Drive Rehab Annex

Addictions Officer
Western Zone - Add Counsell SV
Permanent Full-time
85010POS
Hours
75 (8 hours, Other Shift; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

0830-1630 Hours; Monday to Friday.

Flexible hours may be required.

Salary CGCH39 (CAD40.07 - CAD48.73 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004286
Posted Date 2024-12-12
Closing Date 2024-12-19
Demands, duties, qualifications
Qualifications: Master of Social Work preferred, Bachelor of Social Work required, or Masters in Clinical Psychology. Eligibility for registration with a professional regulatory body. 2 years current experience (within the last 5 years) in an addictions and/or mental health setting. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of professional addictions and concurrent disorder, Best Practice Standards as it relates to assessment, treatment, planning, counselling, evaluation, community development, and adult education theories. Demonstrated ability and skill in assessment, interviewing and crisis intervention techniques, social work programming, and delivery methods. Demonstrated oral and written communications, team-building, facilitation and interpersonal skills are essential. Demonstrated independence, initiative, and ability to work with others. Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion initiatives preferred. Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE)

The use of a private vehicle and a valid driver's license are a condition of employment.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.

Competition Number: 1362431227
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
  • Student placements and clinical residencies.
  • Remote work options available.
  • Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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