Resident Addiction Counsellor

-Job Posting Number:

J0523-0180
Job Title:

Resident Addiction Counsellor
Job Category:

Healthcare Professional
Unit:

Community Mental Health Services
Job Type:

Permanent Part Time
Open Positions:

1
City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:

May 4, 2023
Available Shifts:

Closing Date:

May 11, 2023
Salary:

$24.55 - $25.28/Hour
Union:

CUPE

**Summary of responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Manager, Acute Response Teams the Residential Addiction Counsellor will working within the Safe Bed Program and is responsible for observing and managing behaviours as well as identifying potential mental health concerns for further follow-up. Interactions with clients are evidence-based and incorporate a multidisciplinary approach. The residential counsellor is responsible for ensuring thorough documentation for the purposes of clinical management and risk reduction. The residential counsellor works with other professionals to ensure appropriate on-going treatment and enhancement of life skills.

**Requirements of the job**:

- 2 year college diploma in a social service related field
- 2 years’ experience in addiction and/or mental health counselling
- Valid first aid and adult CPR
- Current suicide Intervention training
- Good written and oral communication skills computer skills
- Good interpersonal, organization and presentation skills
- Strong team orientation
- Knowledge of the various treatment modalities specific to addictions and mental health
- Non-judgmental approach to clients
- Ability to work independently
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
- Functional proficiency in English (oral and written) and oral French

Assets:

- Familiarity with the Health Equity Impact Assessment and Safewards Model and Trauma Informed Care
- Current with CCH Mandatory Training including Caregivers as Partner and Non Violent Crisis Intervention
- Working Knowledge of Harm Reduction Strategies inclusive of Safe Medication Practices, Naloxone Administration, Opiate Agonist Therapy