Hospital to Home (H2H) Mental Health Counselor (Full-time Permanent)

Kenora, ON

Description

The Hospital to Home (H2H) program is a short-term care initiative designed to help patients transition from hospital to home, particularly when they no longer require acute care but need extra support. The goal is to support timely discharge from hospital to reduce awaiting long-term care (ALC) and reduce 30-day readmission rates.

This position is part of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions team. This case management position provides assessment, care coordination, support, and ongoing case management services to individuals experiencing Mental Health &/or Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Services are delivered across a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, community and outreach environments, and the Emergency Department.

The role involves engaging individuals with complex psychosocial, mental health, and addiction needs; facilitating access to treatment and community resources; supporting harm reduction and recovery-oriented goals; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams; and assisting with crisis intervention, discharge planning, and continuity of care. The position emphasizes person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care the client’s needs.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation frontloaded
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health and addictions
• Valid Class G driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle
• Post-secondary education in one of the following:
• Social Service Worker diploma (must be eligible for registration with the OCSWSSW)
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant health or social sciences field
• Non-violent Crisis intervention Certification or willing to obtain
• Willing to obtain First Aid/CPR
• Ability to provide case management and knowledge of community resources is required
• Knowledge of suicide intervention and assessment
• Understanding of the stages of change as it pertains to recovery
• Familiarity with various treatment modalities
• Willing to obtain WHMIS upon starting
• Demonstrates knowledge and appreciation of First Nations Culture
• Ability to function independently and have good personal integrity
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others preferably as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Awareness of, and maintains good professional boundaries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Non-judgmental approach
• Ability to communicate in Ojibway or Cree is considered an asset
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.