Addiction Counsellor

6 months ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Counselling Full time

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Addiction Counsellors are responsible for:

- Assessing clients utilizing standardized assessment tools
- Engaging clients in the treatment planning process
- Providing counselling and case management using a variety of evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and modalities
- Collaborating with other service providers
- Advocating for and supporting clients to assist in meeting their needs
- Participating in ongoing and regular supervision and professional growth
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and reports

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- A sound theoretical framework for working in mental health and substance use health
- Superior communication skills
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
- Understanding of Indigenous culture and history with awareness of culturally respectful services
- Experience and skill in group facilitation
- Experience working with systems such as mental health, substance use health, social assistance, child welfare and criminal justice
- Bilingual (English/French)

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor level degree in a social science
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Three (3) years of experience
- Solid clinical framework with knowledge in a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT
- Ability to provide culturally based interventions
- Use of a personal vehicle for transporting clients

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $60,817.00-$72,231.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- counselling: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- membership with OCSWSSW or CRPO (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3S7


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