addictions counsellor

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada The Governing Council of The Salvation Army Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experienceWork setting
  • Residential treatment centreTasks
  • Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
  • Diagnose any behaviour disorders
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes
  • Examine the behaviour
  • Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
  • Interview patients
  • Record observations
  • Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels
  • Use standard psychological tests for assessment
  • Write progress reports
  • Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
  • Provide therapy
  • Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
  • Implement treatment plans
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Analyze the patient during the treatments
  • Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
  • Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Plan intervention programs
  • Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
  • Conduct research
  • Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
  • Administer standard psychological tests for assessment
  • Interpret test results
  • Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
  • Help clients manage physical illness and disorders
  • Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referralsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
  • Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
  • Mental health first aid CertificateComputer and technology knowledge
  • Electronic medical records
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • MS OfficeType of treatment experience
  • Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Crisis intervention counselling
  • Group dynamics
  • PsychotherapySecurity and safety
  • Criminal record checkWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Walking
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walkingPersonal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team playerHealth benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefitsFinancial benefits
  • As per collective agreementOther benefits
  • On-site amenities

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