Adult Addictions Counsellor

4 days ago

Burlington, Canada ADAPT Full time

_Become part of the ADAPT team; the team that makes a difference, supports its employees in their career development and creates a positive environment to work in_
- **POSITION: Adult Addictions Counsellor**_
- **REPORTS TO**:_ _Adult Clinical Supervisor/ Adult Addictions Manager_
- **LOCATION**:_ _This position is part of the ADAPT hybrid model of operations and is a combination of remote work and in-office_
- **This position will be classified as a 1.0FTE, fixed term contract (12 months)**_
- **WHAT'S THERE FOR YOU?**_
- You will work with a fun, cooperative and diverse team. This group will provide you many opportunities to learn from other professions and enhance your skills and abilities when providing services to your clients. It's an interesting role, with excellent work-life balance._
- **SUMMARY**_
- Delivers clinical counselling services to Clients by providing clinical assessments and developing and implementing clinically sound treatment plans; maintains client records according to guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC); provides statistical and anecdotal input for the evaluation of ADAPT programs as required; represents ADAPT with community groups, as requested._
- **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**_
- Assesses client needs through the use of diagnostic tools and structured interviews
- In consultation with the Client, develops an individual treatment plan for the client
- Provides individual and/or group counselling to address the clients’ needs
- Conducts group sessions as required
- Refers clients to other appropriate support services and agencies according to the clients’ needs
- Conducts appropriate case management services with respect to the client’s treatment plan
- Provides consultative services to community agencies, professionals or individuals as required
- Maintains accurate and complete clinical records and service tracking data according to guidelines established by ADAPT, the MOHLTC and/or the funding agency
- Assists in the promotion of ADAPT and its programs to other agencies and the general public

**EDUCATION**

University degree/ diploma in Social Work/ Social Service and/ or Health related field plus Addiction Studies certification

**LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS**
- Registered Social Service Worker is an asset;
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
- ASIST training or equivalent is required.
- CPI training is required.
- GAINS certification is an asset.

**RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE**
- 1-3 years of relevant experience;
- Experience in:

- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Community development and networking
- Record keeping and file management

**SKILLS**:

- Basic life skills counselling, supportive counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work
- Managing clients with complex needs in varying stages of change
- Strong communication and active listening is required
- Ability to effectively present complex clinical information in writing and verbally
- Ability to read and understand documentation such as operating instructions, procedures manuals and complex clinical reports.
- Broad knowledge of addictions treatments and explanatory theories, mental illness, and community resources.
- Ability to: function independently, maintain effective working relationships with others, work effectively under pressure or deadlines and work outside regular office hours as required, use good judgement to make sound decisions
- Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients
- Experienced sense and awareness of ethical boundaries and clinical reporting obligations
- Ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services
- Cultural knowledge of key populations in Halton Region that will be served to address disparities in specific services
- Ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races
- Knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and others
- Active time management and scheduling
- Proficiency with computer programs and electronic database(s)
- Knowledge of French language an asset

**OTHER SKILLS**

Communication:

- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, the community and employees at all levels within the organization.
- Strong active listening skills.
- Ability to effectively present complex information in writing and verbally.
- Ability to read and understand documentation such as operating instructions, procedures manuals and complex clinical reports.
- Interpersonal skills that require an attention to detail and rapport building with clients and colleagues;
Reasoning Ability:

- Ability to deal effectively with ‘people’ and administrative challenges.
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