Addiction Counsellor

p>We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety, and well-being of employees and offers:

• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Robust Performance and Career Development Program

We are looking for an Addictions Counsellor in our Substance Treatment, Recovery, and Empowerment for Addiction Management (STREAM) Program

The Addictions Counsellor will additionally provide support and education around harm reduction, relapse prevention, and self-care coping strategies. They will also provide family support and education to families supporting loved ones moving through the withdrawal process.

In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the incumbent is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships.

Requirements:

Degree or diploma plus 2 or more years of experience in a community-based organization working with adults with serious mental illness in the community, and providing addiction and withdrawal management counselling.Registration in good standing with a regulatory College, including the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO); cannot be in the qualifying stages.Certification in addiction counselling an asset.Lived experience related to substance use and/or mental health an asset.Knowledge and experience with concurrent disorders and community withdrawal management (i.e., li>Experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, concurrent disorders, and dual diagnosis (developmental disability and/or traumatic brain injury) is preferred.Knowledge of the Ontario Mental Health Act, mental health reform principles, the Substitute Decisions Act, the Health Care Consent Act, and PHIPA requirements.Driver’s License Abstract required, and a valid Canadian driver’s license, a minimum $1,000,000 third-party liability insurance.Additional training in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, recovery, mental health, and various therapeutic modalities such as motivational interviewing or crisis prevention management are strong assets.

Working Conditions:

Office work, community settings, meetings in clients’ homes, and travel with clients.

• Racialized Persons
• Persons living with Disabilities

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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