Addictions Counselor, Relief

7 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Thresholds Homes and Supports Full time

**Addictions Counselor, Relief**

**Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)**

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include **PERSON-FOCUSED, HOPE, RECOVERY, SELF-DETERMINATION, QUALITY OF LIFE, INTEGRITY** and **COLLABORATION**. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun

**SUMMARY OF THE POSITION**

The ACT Team is a client centered, recovery oriented specialized mental health service delivery model that provides supports to clients living in the community. These clients have serious and persistent mental illness and significant functional impairments. The Team is made up of Nurses, Addiction counsellors, Social Work, Recreation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Peer Support and Psychiatry.

The Relief Addictions Counselor will provide intensive treatment, rehabilitation, counselling, coaching and support based on a personal support plan developed with individuals to help them reach their potential. This position will act as a backup case manager for full time positions, as well as medication administration and will provide insight into the facilitation of team approaches to working with individuals who have substance abuse issues. The Addictions Counselor will conduct specific assessments and provide substance use counselling to those with complex presentations, as needed.

**HOURS OF WORK**
- This position has a set schedule on a four week rotation
- Must provide availability to work a minimum of 4 shifts a month
- Additional shifts available for pick up
- Available to work a minimum of 5 public holidays per year and 1 of those shifts must be either Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day
- Available to work days, afternoons and evenings

**SALARY RANGE**: $26.49 - $33.58

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- A 2-year College Diploma, specifically in addiction studies or related discipline, or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a human services field.
- One (1) to three (3) years’ experience in the treatment of addictions, preferably working with adults who are recovering from a mental illness.
- Specific education in addictions assessment and treatment, including supervised practical experience.
- Experience using a harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing.
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
- Must have a valid ‘G’ class driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
- Willing to travel extensively within the catchment area and to work evenings and weekends on rotational basis.
- Proficient in PC skills (MS Office Suite) and documentation.
- Provide a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check.
- Certification in CPR, non-violent crisis intervention and in suicide risk assessment preferred.

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENT STATEMENT**

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $26.49-$33.58 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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