Substance Use Counsellor

2 months ago


White Rock, Canada Sources Community Resource Society Full time

**JuLY 18, 2023**| EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

**COMPETITION NO. 23-087**

**Position**: Substance Use Counsellor

**Location**: Sources Peace Arch Resource Center, 882 Maple St, White Rock, BC

**Hours**: 24 hours/week

**About Sources**

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, LGBTQ2S+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission**:social wellness for our community**.
- **Description of position**_

Reporting to the Program Manager of Substance Use Services, the Substance Use Counsellor is a permanent employee of Sources Community Resources. This position would serve as the primary counsellor on the team to provide counselling to youth, although the caseload would include adult individuals and families. This position may also develop and deliver psychoeducation and substance use prevention and health promotion initiatives.

**General Responsibilities**:

- Provides clinical services to individuals and families affected by substance use.
- Provides case management and facilitates referrals to appropriate services and resources in accordance with clients’ individual service plan.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate caseload records according to established case management procedures.
- Develops and delivers substance use education, prevention and health promotion strategies and activities in local school and community settings.
- Connects with other youth services providers in the community to enhance referrals to and collaboration with Sources Substance Use Services

**Program Specific Responsibilities**:

- Provide services in alignment with principles of Trauma and Resilience Informed Practice, Cultural Safety and Humility, Diversity and Inclusion
- Be able to serve individuals who identify as LGBTQIA2S+
- This position will be strongly but not exclusively focused on working with youth. Capacity to work with ADD, neurodiversity, family dynamics and utilize motivational approaches is essential.
- Participate in team meetings and Sources Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) processes
- Provides harm reduction information and supplies, including Naloxone training.
- Utilize Feedback Informed Treatment and Motivational approaches to effectively engage and meet the needs of clients.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in counselling psychology, Social Work or related discipline
- 2 years of experience in counselling, substance use services or related experience.
- Effectively utilize Office suite including Teams, Word, Outlook and digital client management systems
- Effectively communicate professionally, verbally and written in English
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (Training may be accessed through Sources)
- Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review Program Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and driver's abstract

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Benefits (if applicable)**:

- 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
- Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Employee & Family Assistance plan
- Pension plan
- Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks

**Closing Date**: July 31, 2023

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- White Rock, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-07-31



  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Detailed Overview In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered and recovery oriented care, the Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric...


  • White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people...


  • White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people...


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Why Fraser Health?: If you are someone who is looking for a challenge that is equally as rewarding, then this might be the opportunity for you. We hire great people for excellent jobs and need your help to expand our ability to deliver prompt and professional services. We are currently looking for a **Part Time Primary Care, Clinical Counsellor **to join...


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Part time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Come work with us!We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and...


  • White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $52.81 / hour Come work with usWe invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust....


  • White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust....


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $40.53 - $50.62 / hour Why Fraser Health?We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and...


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Part time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and...


  • White Rock, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust....


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $40.53 - $50.62 / hour Why Fraser Health?We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and...


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Part time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?Join Our Team and Make a Positive Impact on Mental Health and Substance Use Support! Are you ready to be part of a team dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by mental illness and substance use disorders? We're looking for compassionate individuals...

  • RN/RPN, Mental Health

    1 month ago


    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Part time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team...

  • RN/RPN, Mental Health

    2 weeks ago


    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Part time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Come work with us!Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9...

  • RN/RPN, Mental Health

    1 month ago


    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Part time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9...

  • RN/RPN, Mental Health

    2 weeks ago


    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Come work with us!Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations. Our team of...

  • RN/RPN, Mental Health

    2 weeks ago


    White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Come work with us!Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations. Our team of...


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the...


  • White Rock, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $24.04 - $25.61 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9...


  • White Rock, BC, Canada Fraser Health Full time €40 - €58

    Salary range The salary range for this position is CAD $40.21 - $57.78 / hour Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2...