Job Description

Job Posting Number:

J0224-0099

Job Title:

Addiction Counsellor

Job Category:

Healthcare Professional

Unit:

Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

February 9, 2024

Available Shifts:

• Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:

February 16, 2024

Salary:

$32.95 - $37.93/Hour

Union:

OPSEU

As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing \xe2\x80\x9cPatient Safety\xe2\x80\x9d and \xe2\x80\x9cOur People\xe2\x80\x9d as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and understand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Outpatient and Geriatric Mental Health Services, the Addiction Counsellor works collaboratively with individuals experiencing substance use issues and/or concurrent mental health problems that affect their functioning in some areas such as at home, school/work, and/or in the community. The Addiction Counsellor will primarily be working with the AccessMHA project and will conduct screening, intake, and brief assessment with clients referred to the service and will work collaboratively with both internal and external programs to link individuals with the most appropriate service.

Requirements of the job

• College diploma in Human Services Field
• Minimum 3 years experience working with individuals experiencing substance use and/or concurrent mental health issues
• Understanding of the etiological factors that contribute to addictions and mental health
• Demonstrated screening, intake, brief assessment, and treatment planning skills with a variety of age groups
• Experience in utilizing variety of counselling and psychotherapeutic tools, both individually and in group format, including prescriptive programs, problem solving, emotional regulation, techniques for coping with anxiety and stress, social skill development, milieu therapy, fostering life skills, crisis intervention, and coping with acute situations
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with team members and community partners
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Valid driver\'s license and access to own transportation
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French) - and testing completed

Assets:

• Knowledge of community resources
• GAIN Q3 trained

Cornwall Community Hospital