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INTERNAL/

EXTERNAL POSTING:
OPEN UNTIL December 11, 2023 at 4:00pm

ADDICTION COUNSELLOR - YOUTH PROGRAM

Hours of Work:35 hours per week

Job Status:
Contract until July 2024

Base office:
Bracebridge

Competition:
#89-23

Purpose of the Position:

The Addiction Counsellor provides a range of community-based addiction services to individuals experiencing and/or impacted by substance use and/or gambling.

The role will provide counselling including assessment, care planning and referrals.

The role will also encompass case management and community-based capacity building and stigma reduction through community education, development and liaison.

Intervention aids understanding of the effects of substance use and co-occurring mental health issues, while supporting positive change and enhanced coping, improved health status and skill development in all life domains.

The role will involve working closely with key community partners such as area schools (high school and elementary), the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics, family physicians, hospitals, withdrawal management services, etc.

Service delivery occurs in a range of office, community and virtual settings.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a human service/health science discipline relevant to the position.

Equivalency may be considered for a combination of educational experiences.

Examples of equivalency include; o Addictions:
Diploma in human services/health sciences PLUS post-diploma specialization in addictions o Mental Health related diploma with relevant work experience PLUS registration with a regulated health professional college

• Addiction positions require registration with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors

Certification Federation or eligible and willing to acquire registration with clear goals to become certified.

• One year of experience working with persons who have mental illness and/or developmental disability and/or substance use issues preferred, plus experience in providing one or more of the following; o supportive counselling o case management

- crisis intervention

• Manage internal and external relationships, to have and demonstrate empathy and compassion, to be aware of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and the understanding of the feelings, ideas and beliefs of others.
• Indigenous cultural awareness and education is an asset.
• Bilingual in French is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Tolerance of and ability to handle a heavy workload and competing demands and high risk situations.
• Ability to use and learn new technology (computers, software programs, phones, printer/scanners, alarm/security systems etc.).
• May be required to transport staff and/or clients of the Agency and therefore you are to hold a valid Ontario G or G2 driver's license, have a reliable means of transportation and appropriate insurance for work purposes on your vehicle with a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage.

Salary scale:
$29.26 to $38.32 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience

Please note that we are scent-free organization.

December 11, 2023 to:

The Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch

Manitoba Street

Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3

Telephone:
Fax:

Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka - Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.

Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply

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Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$29.26-$38.32 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bracebridge, ON P1L 1S3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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