Use crisis intervention and counselling skills to support residents at Kingston Health Sciences Centre's detoxification centre. Work temporary part-time rotating shifts across day and overnight schedules.
This Addiction Support Worker position delivers short-term, non-medical withdrawal management for clients affected by alcohol or other drugs. The role supports residents awaiting treatment intake, seeking referrals, or at risk of relapse. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals while maintaining a safe, respectful, patient-centred environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor residents for seizures, hallucinations, and health concerns
- Refer residents to urgent care or emergency services when appropriate
- Control and monitor resident and visitor entry
- Motivate residents toward community supports and treatment referrals
- Maintain continuity of care through shift documentation
Requirements:
- Confidence dealing with people in crisis situations
- Recognized non-violent crisis intervention training within required timelines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain client and statistical data
- Satisfactory criminal and vulnerable sector checks
Bring crisis response, resident monitoring, counselling, and communication skills to KHSC's addiction withdrawal management services.
Addictions Crisis Support Worker in Kingston employer: Kingston General Hospital Inc.
At Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), we pride ourselves on being a leading academic health sciences centre that fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment. As a Data Quality Lead, you will have the opportunity to influence healthcare quality and system improvement while mentoring future professionals in a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development, KHSC is dedicated to ensuring that our employees thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Kingston General Hospital Inc. Recruitment Team
