Weekend Clinical Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Edgewood Health Network Inc Full time

Position Summary:

  • The primary function of the Clinical Counsellor, specializing in addictions, is to identify, evaluate and treat persons who experience problems related to substance use and/or addictive behavior's.
The goal of the process is for the counsellor to:

  • Assist the person to recognize that his/her use of chemicals and/or behaviors are maladaptive and destructive, and ultimately accept the illness and its seriousness.
  • Help or assist the person to make a commitment to them to eliminate or minimize these problems by taking appropriate action relative to their use of moodaltering chemicals and/or behaviors.
  • Provide guidance, assistance and support to the person's efforts to establish new patterns of thinking and lifestyles to eliminate the need to use and abuse moodaltering chemicals and/or behaviors.
  • The activities outlined will of necessity cover a broad range of such activities equal to the infinite variety of persons suffering from chemical dependency and other addictions.
  • It is also a major responsibility of an addictions counsellor to be able to recognize problem areas beyond the scope of his/her training, skill or specialty, and to assist others to utilize the knowledge and skills of other professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Nursing and Support Staff when designated as senior staff on duty.
  • Conduct initial patient intake interview.
  • Complete patient assessment utilizing psychosocial history.
  • Develop individual treatment plans with patient, continuing to monitor adherence to the plan, making changes when necessary.
  • Counsel with patient in individual sessions.
  • Plan and conduct conferences with family members, employers, employee assistance practitioners or other persons significant to the patient.
  • Act as a facilitator/therapist in assigned group sessions.
  • Meet on a regular basis with all members of the multidisciplinary treatment coordination.
  • Consult with the family program staff on the needs of the family or significant others for therapy, education or information, and assist with referring to appropriate programs.
  • Deliver lectures and educational presentations to the patient population as scheduled.
  • Participate in inservice workshops as assigned.
  • Act as a resource person for practicum students and other professionals as assigned.
  • Establish safeguards and keep assigned patient treatment files current.
  • Administer psychological testing as required.
  • Respond to routine correspondence.
  • Perform other clerical and reporting tasks as necessary to facility operation.
  • Assign therapeutic duties to patients, in cooperation with the treatment team.
  • Develop continuing care plan with patients and refer for appropriate aftercare counselling.
  • Convene and lead meetings as required.
  • Close patient file upon discharge, forwarding patient file to administration for processing and completion of the discharge summary.
  • Act as liaison to the Health and Safety Committee, when appointed by the Executive Director.

Experience and Qualifications:

Demonstrated competency in evaluation of performance is the most logical approach to the qualification system.

This approach emphasizes competency rather than simply education or experience; it emphasizes being able to do the job, and perform appropriate tasks assigned at whatever level.


  • Knowledge of

CBT:
usage of CBT in conjunction with co-occurring mental health issues.

  • Knowledge of

DBT:
experience in distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and mindfulness.

  • Knowledge of
the 12 Steps.

  • Professional experience with PTSD, acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorders.
  • Knowledge of
substance use disorders (SUD).

  • Experience facilitating group therapy, lecturing and educational presentations.
  • Combination of education, training and experience in the field of addictions and mental health, and a master's degree.
  • Updated knowledge of substance use disorder, eating disorders, pathological gambling and sexual addiction.
  • Must possess superior reading, writing and communication skills; both verbally and in writing.
  • Must have good hearing and eyesight.
  • Must be able to understand and follow directions.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Must be willing to give and receive feedback.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Reports directly to Clinical Director.
  • Sixmonth probation period.
  • Abide by all Edgewood policies and procedures.
  • Normal work hours: Friday through Sunday, 8:30 to 5:00, with a onehour lunch period. (1⁄2hour paid; 1⁄2 hour unpaid)
  • Overtime may be required.
  • Salaries will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted according to budget and performance.
  • Will conduct themselves according to the Counsellor Code of Ethics.

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