Job Description

Location: Pleasantville, Building 532

Addictions Prevention Consultant (Addictions Officer)
Remote Work Opportunities
Mental Health & Addictions - Prevention and Promotion
Temporary, Full-Time (until June 28, 2025 with possibility of extension)
01624RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 0-150 hours within a designated 4-week period (by mutual agreement)) Salary CG-39 ($37.94 - $42.46 per hour) Competition Number 2024006413 Posted Date 24 September 2024 Closing Date 1 October 2024

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
As part of the Eastern Zone Promotion & Prevention Team, the Addictions Prevention Consultant will provide advanced leadership in developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating specialized mental health promotion and addictions prevention initiatives across the life span. These initiatives will be designed to prevent and reduce the harms and injuries associated with substance use, gambling and to promote mental wellness and health equity. The Addictions Prevention Consultant will assess community needs, research appropriate initiatives, and work with various stakeholders to facilitate the development of local and regional addictions prevention and mental health promotion partnerships/networks. The Addictions Prevention Consultant will also collaborate with the primary health care programs and link with other wellness/health promotion consultants in other NLHS Zones to develop and evaluate provincial addictions prevention and mental health promotion activities. Travel throughout the eastern region will be required. Other related duties as required.

This position operates within a changing environment where health is monitored and influenced by current research practice in health promotion, population health, health and social policy, and health and social service delivery systems.

The Addictions Prevention Consultant may be required to adjust hours on occasion to facilitate activities outside of regular hours of work. This position reports to the Program Manager for the Prevention and Promotion Team.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally required to lift or carry objects (presentation materials) up to 25 lbs.
Regularly sits to meet with clients, and work on the computer.
Visual and auditory concentration is regularly required to observe and listen.
Regularly exposed to time pressures; occasionally exposed to interruptions due to crisis situations.
High levels of attentiveness are required on a regular basis to assess risk and to ensure safety.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or a related Graduate Degree in a clinical discipline, such as Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, or a related degree is required.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience out of the last five (5) years' working in the Mental Health and Addictions field, with a focus in Health Promotion, including experience utilizing a health promotion framework to inform policy changes and develop initiatives to enhance population health outcomes, is required.
Strong Knowledge of health promotion strategies and theories, population health approaches, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.
Knowledge related to the Mental Health and Addictions field, including current issues, best practices, programs and services, and community resources.
Knowledge and experience in program planning, implementation, evaluation, research methods, project management, and community development.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge and proficiency in the MS Office Suite of computer software.
Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated high degree of interpersonal effectiveness, good judgment, creativity, adaptability, and commitment to teamwork.
Demonstrated project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to stay current on relevant clinical, evidence-based practice to enhance and support program planning, development, and evaluation within the service area.
Ability to manage continuous improvement and quality processes.
Ability to foster and promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Ability to build networks and manage relationships with internal and external partners.
Current membership/registration with a relevant professional association is required.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.