Job Description

Line of Business:

1000 Islands Addiction Rehab & Treatment Centre

Location

: Mallorytown, ON (853 1000 Islands Pkwy, Mallorytown, ON K0E 1R0, Canada)

Job Type

: Casual (Unscheduled) Permanent

Vacancies

:

6

Reference No:

GNS264


We are a group of outpatient clinics specializing in opioid substitution therapies. We are looking for counsellor in our Surrey location. Take this opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team working towards helping individuals with addiction issues.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT CATC:

AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE CARE:

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ompassionate

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ccessible

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espectful

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xperts in Addiction Medicine

Wellness

- Benefits including Employment Assistance Program, Discounted GoodLife Fitness memberships

Career Development

- Professional Development, Lunch & Learn Sessions and Access to 100+ courses within the Company's Learning Management System.

Preparation for the Future

- Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Recognition

- Service Recognition Program

YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The counsellor is responsible to conduct intake assessments & complete various paperwork during the orientation and assessment process. Attend to walk-in patients and provide fast track access to get the patient on the program as soon as possible - We are following strict Covid-19 Rules with physical distancing. Orient patient to program guidelines Book appointments for short term counselling sessions as required by the patient/physician Provide appropriate referrals to patients to access other support services as per treatment plan Doing interventions and respond to patient emergencies using approved crisis/emergency intervention approaches and reporting such incidents to the patient's physician and manager Follow the principles of quality file documentation as outlined in policy and procedure Providing appropriate support when requested by clinic manager & support staff with certain duties which would assist the physician in a proactive patient case management.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:

Degree or Diploma in drug & alcohol counselling with minimum 1 year experience Provision of a recent and acceptable Criminal Reference Check. Current First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset. Ability to handle stressful situations Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong communication skills demonstrating compassion and empathy Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Excellent verbal and written English language skills Professional manner and ability to take personal initiative Personal commitment to wellness and demonstrated interest in the field Must be flexible and drive to different clinic locations as needed

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, we strive to be leaders in the industry by creating access to best-in-class treatment to the communities that we serve. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals living with the devastating effects of drug addiction. We focus on the quality of care and patient experience while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free environment. We apply a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and strive to provide quality of care and patient experience, while providing an encouraging, compassionate and judgement-free care environment. Each of our clinics offers integrated medical and pharmacy services specifically designed to engage patients in a manner that promotes the development of a strong therapeutic relationship between the patient and his/her CARE team.


Please visit www.canatc.ca for more information!