Job Description

Job Summary:

The Counsellor is required to provide coordination in the areas of case management, case planning, and implementation of programming. The Counsellor's main job is to assist a client along the continuum of care from admission to Continuing Care. Each Counsellor carries a caseload and provides clinical treatment in the form of, but not limited to, individual, family and group counseling daily.

Job Duties:

Performs all client intake requirements or assigns a designate.

Meets with residents within 24 hours of counsellor assignment to establish therapeutic rapport.

Develop a treatment plan for each client based on the assessment of presenting issues.

Completes patient orientation, including a biopsychosocial assessment within a week of a patient being medically cleared.

Adapt treatment modalities to the client's individual characteristics and needs.

Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of client's progress and goals.

Provide a range of counselling and education services including individual, group and family services.

Provide relapse prevention services.

Assist as needed with assessing and providing direct intervention or referral to appropriate service providers/programs.

Provide coordination in the areas of case management, case planning and implementation of programming.

Deal effectively with addictive patterns of behavior, concurrent disorders, and other mental health behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief, and loss.

Coordinate and/or participate in case management, consultation and in departmental planning activities.

Maintain regular contact with client referrals and/or family according to the frequency and method desired by the referral and/or family to keep them apprised of client progress and/or difficulties.

Intervene as advocate for clients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the client's histories and progress, services provided and other required information.

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 40 hours total per week.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree or diploma in Psychology, Counselling or Social Work; one to three years' experience in Addiction Counselling is an asset.

Registered in a regulated mental health/addiction profession is an asset.

Certification (or working towards MI & DBT Training).

Sound knowledge of various therapeutic addiction counselling theories and practices.

Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide range of individuals consisting of diverse ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations.

Ability to work well under pressure, individually and as part of a team.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to assist clients and family members with concern and empathy, respecting their confidentiality and privacy in a respectful manner.

Valid Driver's License, Driver's abstract, Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person