Resident Addiction Counsellor
Cornwall, ON, Canada
Job Description
Job Posting Number:
J0523-0460
Job Title:
Resident Addiction Counsellor
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
St Denis Centre
Job Type:
Temporary Full Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
May 30, 2023
Available Shifts:
- Day Shift Monday through Friday - Schedule subject to change
- Evening Shift Monday through Friday - Schedule subject to change
- Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change
- Night Shifts Monday to Friday - Schedule subject to change
- 0700 - 1500 - Schedule subject to change
- 800 - 1600 - Schedule subject to change
- 1600 - 2400 - Schedule subject to change
- 1500 - 2300 - Schedule subject to change
- 2300-0700 - Schedule subject to change
June 2, 2023
Salary:
$24.55 - $25.28/Hour
Union:
CUPE
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 undertand their roles and responsibilities in this field.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, the Residential Addiction Counsellor is responsible for observing and managing behaviours as well as identifying potential mental health concerns for further follow-up. Interactions with clients are evidence-based and incorporate a multidisciplinary approach. The counsellor is responsible for ensuring thorough documentation for the purposes of clinical management and risk reduction. The counsellor works with other professionals to ensure appropriate on-going treatment and enhancement of life skills.
Requirements of the job
- 2 year college diploma in a counselling related field
- 2 years\' experience in addiction and mental health counselling
- Valid Class G Driver\'s license
- Valid first aid and CPR
- Current suicide intervention
- Basic cooking and cleaning skills
- Good computer skills
- Good interpersonal, organization and presentation skills
- Strong team orientation
- Knowledge of the various treatment modalities specific to addictions and mental health
- Non-judgmental approach to clients
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Certification in Addiction Therapy/counselling
- Functional proficiency in oral French
- Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2186833
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:$24.55 - 25.28 per hour
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCornwall, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned