Concurrent Disorder Specialist

at  Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch

SKILLS YOU BRING

CMHA Toronto’s ideal candidate will have a Degree in Social Work/Sciences or equivalent. Registration with a professional college is an asset. The candidate will bring a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with people with mental health and addiction issues in a community-based setting. Knowledge and experience of evidence-based behavioral interventions (CBT/DBT), addictions treatment and approaches to trauma-informed care is necessary. Candidate should have experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments with a focus on family strengths and crisis intervention skills.
The candidate will bring excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. They have the ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate an anti-oppressive framework. The candidate will also have the ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment. The candidate will have proficiency in Microsoft applications including Office 365.

HOURS OF WORK: 35 PER WEEK

CMHA Toronto is committed to promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, openness, mutual respect, and a ‘no blame and accountable’ environment. Our staff report that they value the flexibility in work schedules and the work-life balance CMHA Toronto encourages. They appreciate the training and development opportunities provided to staff and the encouragement for continuous learning. Staff often comment on the sense of family and personal support that exists throughout the organization.
CMHA Toronto is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive workforce reflecting the diversity of the communities within which we work and is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we encourage equity-seeking candidates to apply, especially those who identify as black, Indigenous, people and women of colour, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ or women. We recognize and honour the intersectionality of equity-based identities. Personal experience with mental health issues, either through self or a loved one, is an asset. If you are contacted by our offices regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview should you require any accommodation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Concurrent Disorders (CD) Specialist will work with the interdisciplinary team to support their clients. They will be required to participate in team meetings and provide regular updates to managers as well as providing education and consultation to CAS works as required.
The CD Specialist will conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients’ mental health and substance use needs, developing individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices. They will provide therapeutic support through individual and family counseling, implement crisis interventions, and facilitate family therapy sessions to engage and educate families about concurrent disorders. Additionally, the specialist will assist clients and families in accessing community resources, including rehabilitation services and support groups including providing linkages to treatment for physical and mental health needs.
The Concurrent Disorders Specialist will work from a recovery based, trauma informed perspective to build and maintain a trusting, respectful and collaborative working relationship with client, including client-centered engagement, service provision, interventions, skills development and goal planning.