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Addiction Counsellor

3 months ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada House of Friendship Full time
At House of Friendship, we believe in what we are doing.

We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve.

We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun

Sounds pretty great, doesn't it? It is


We are hiring for two (2) Addiction Counsellor positions - one (1) within Community Counselling and one (1) within Day Treatment.

Addiction Counsellors work independently and intensively with program participants, meeting with participants in the office, via phone or videoconferencing. They will be required to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions under pressure with mínimal supervision.

Community Counselling is a community-based addiction treatment program providing individual and group counselling. Counsellors will create individualized treatment plans with participants to address their goals.

Day Treatment is an intensive 2-week substance use treatment program. Addiction Counsellors primarily provide group-based treatment, facilitating 2-week treatment cycles, weekly support groups and periodic workshops to support participants in reaching their individualized substance use goals.

These are permanent, salaried, full-time (37.5 hours per week) positions with paid sick time, personal days, vacation time; group health benefits and defined contribution pension plans.

Primarily daytime, weekday hours; with up to one (1) evening shift per week.

Applicants must be authorized, in good standing, with the Ontario College of Social Workers Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) is required pre-employment.

Valid G class driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required

for travel throughout the Region of Waterloo.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Substance use assessments and program screening, intake, completion, discharge and referral
  • Develop treatment plan collaboratively with participant, monitor and evaluate participant progress
  • Develop accommodation plans for participants as needed
  • Develop and implement evidencebased programming including creating and promoting specialized workshops that address the needs of the community
  • Individual and group counselling delivered both in person and virtually using an eclectic therapeutic approach
  • Case management including case consultation, treatment planning and working collaboratively with external and internal partners
  • Assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions independently and as part of a team including crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning
  • Establish strong, therapeutic rapport and maintain appropriate professional relationships
  • Complete documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and legislative requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality in compliance with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
  • Participation and involvement in other programs, Addiction Services and broader agency activities
  • Work as part of a team including attending the team meetings, trainings and regular supervision meetings
  • Support onboarding and training of new team members
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and training

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:

  • Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues relating to and impacting on all genders and all marginalized populations
  • Commitment to stage matched, strengths based, personcentred quality psychotherapy services
  • Knowledge of and training in substance use including associated health risks
  • Knowledge of community resources and provincial addiction treatment services
  • Demonstrated capacity for accurate and efficient documentation and computer data entry
  • Demonstrated ability to calmly problemsolve in a fastpaced, sometimes stressful environment
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Experience working within a nonprofit and/or social services environment
  • Commitment to work with and support training of students, volunteers and new employees as required
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
  • Group facilitation and management skills

Education/Experience:

  • University Degree in Counselling, Social Work or a Related Field of Study
  • Professional registration, in good standing, as either a Social Worker or Social Services Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or a Psychotherapist (including qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
  • Minimum 1 year experience in an addiction and/or counsell