Sud Counsellor

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are. EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to_ all_ Canadians.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, come join us

**SUD Counsellor Description**

Primary responsibilities will be to provide a combination of individual and group counselling sessions, case management, referent/family communication, and team activities including regular supervision.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provides individual and group treatment to clients with substance abuse disorder, mood and anxiety disorders and other mental health conditions
- Works therapeutically with a diverse client population using evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, and ACT
- Identifies treatment issues and goals with clients
- Collaborates in the development, implementation and follow-up of client care plans
- Completes detailed documentation and charting appropriately as per their regulatory college’s guidelines
- Prepares reports or correspondence in timely manner
- Participates in weekly meetings and supervision
- Liaises with stakeholders including families, referral sources, aftercare providers, EAP representatives, parole and probation officers, verbally, electronically and/or in writing as required
- Maintains appropriate professional associations and provides current documentation to HR
- Ability to conduct clinical services via online, telephone and video counselling
- Provides supervision for students in placement at Bellwood & EHN Online, as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum three-five years of direct client experience
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or relevant discipline preferred
- Current registration with a regulated professional College required (i.e. CRPO, College of SW, College of Psychotherapists)

**Professional Attributes**:

- Role models excellence in client care and serves as a collegial mentor for the team
- Demonstrates excellent critical thinking, communication, facilitation and decision-making skills
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates commitment to best practice and quality improvement
- Commitment to the vision and goals of the organization
- Evidence of ongoing professional development

**Employee Benefits and Perks**:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Remote or hybrid work models for eligible employees
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis - entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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