Resident Addiction Counsellor

-Job Posting Number:

J0523-0460
Job Title:

Resident Addiction Counsellor
Job Category:

Healthcare Professional
Unit:

St Denis Centre
Job Type:

Temporary Full Time
Open Positions:

1
City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:

May 30, 2023
Available Shifts:

Closing Date:

June 2, 2023
Salary:

$24.55 - $25.28/Hour
Union:

CUPE

Emergency preparedness is a critical aspect of CCH operations. It is essential that all staff and physicians receive training and undertand their roles and responsibilities in this field.

**Summary of responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Manager, the Residential Addiction Counsellor 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 counsellor is responsible for ensuring thorough documentation for the purposes of clinical management and risk reduction. The 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 counselling related field
- 2 years’ experience in addiction and mental health counselling
- Valid Class G Driver’s license
- Valid first aid and CPR
- Current suicide intervention
- Basic cooking and cleaning skills
- Good 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
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Functional proficiency in English (oral and written)

Assets:

- Certification in Addiction Therapy/counselling
- Functional proficiency in oral French
- Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention